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Explicit Harms of Non-Explicit Images
Defining Image-Based Abuse in Pakistan and the Diaspora
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Our research shows that any image can become a weapon once it is in the wrong hands.
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This summary policy report provides policymakers and regulators with findings and clear, actionable recommendations on a trauma-informed response to image-based abuse.
Taxonomy of private, intimate and harmful images
A taxonomy of the images women in Pakistan and the diaspora consider private, intimate or harmful if shared without consent.
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