Women and Online Harms

Women and Online Harms 

Online abuse isn’t virtual—it’s real, it’s rising, and it’s reshaping the lives of women and girls across the UK.

In this topical and timely fringe event, Liberal Voice for Women invites you to confront the growing epidemic of online harms as a form of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). From deepfake pornography to social media abuse, the digital space has become a new frontier for gender-based violence—one that demands political courage, legal reform, and cultural reckoning.

🎙Our Panel of Experts

We’re proud to host a powerhouse panel of speakers whose work spans journalism, education, and global research—each bringing a unique lens to the issue of online violence against women and girls.

Kajsa Ekis Ekman is a Swedish author, journalist and editor-in-chief of Parabol Press. Her books, including Being and Being Bought and On the Meaning of Sex, challenge commodification and redefine womanhood. She’s spoken at over a thousand conferences worldwide on women’s rights, economic crises and geopolitics. Kajsa brings a sharp feminist critique of digital exploitation and the global systems that enable it.

Michael Conroy is an educator and activist with 16 years in UK secondary schools, specialising in boys’ development and mental health. He’s trained hundreds in suicide prevention and domestic abuse intervention, and created ‘FOUNDATIONS’, a pioneering programme for boys aged 9–12. A regular media commentator, Michael tackles online misogyny, radicalisation and the influence of digital culture on young men.

Matilda Gosling is a social research consultant and author with two decades of experience across 60+ countries. Her expertise spans education, child development and belief systems, with a focus on sensitive topics and evidence-based policy. Her books Evidence-Based Parenting and Teenagers – The Evidence Base offer vital insights into youth vulnerability in the digital age and the societal shifts shaping online harm.

Together, they’ll unpack the roots, realities and remedies of online VAWG—don’t miss this important 

conversation.