Tanzania, April 16 -- Dar es Salaam. The Social Media Journalists Association of Tanzania (Jumikita) has called for joint efforts to combat the surge of online abuse of women.

Addressing journalists yesterday at the organisation's headquarters at Sinza Makaburini, Jumikita chairman Shabani Matwebe shed light on the concerning prevalence of insults and the humiliation of women across social media platforms.

"As an institution, we have a responsibility to voice our thoughts on what lies ahead. Remaining silent only allows the situation to escalate without a specific foundation," said Mr Matwebe.

On the same line, he underscored the urgent global need to protect women and their privacy in the face of increasing online degradation.

"When ...