In the digital era, the internet is a space of opportunity—but also of risk. For millions of women and girls in Nepal, what should be a tool for learning, connection, and empowerment has increasingly become a platform for harassment, abuse, and fear. Digital violence is real, and its impact is growing.
Digital Violence Against Women and Girls in Nepal: The Alarming Numbers
Nepal’s digital growth is impressive. As of 2025, about 16.5 million people are connected to the internet. But alongside this growth, cybercrime targeting women and children has surged. In 2024–25, the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police recorded 18,926 cybercrime cases, averaging 52 cases per day. Of these, 7,921 complaints were filed by women, highlighting the disproportionate risk women face online. Cyber abuse against children increased dramatically—from 176 cases to 706 in three years.
These statistics reflect real victims: girls, women, and children facing harassment, blackmail, and exploitation. Even one abusive message, fake image, or online threat can severely impact confidence, reputation, and mental health.
How Technology Can Be a Force for Protection
If technology can spread harm, it can also be harnessed to protect. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that can help prevent, detect, and end digital violence against women and girls in Nepal.
AI can detect abusive language and harmful content in real-time identifying fake profiles and deepfake images to prevent exploitation, tracking harassment patterns to alert authorities proactively supported law enforcement with digital evidence and providing safe, private reporting tools for victims Imagine a Nepal where a fake image is flagged before it goes viral, predators are stopped before causing harm, and every woman and girl online can navigate safely.
Beyond AI: A Collective Responsibility
Technology alone cannot solve this problem. Ending digital violence requires a combined effort from the government, communities, schools, and families with stronger laws and faster enforcement against cybercrime by improving digital literacy and online safety education in schools, implementing ethical AI policies and safe online platforms with supportive communities and families that listen, believe, and protect victims led by men and boys as allies, actively preventing online abuse. Every survivor deserves to know: you are not alone, you are not to blame, and your voice and dignity matter.
The Role of AI in Justice and Dignity
By responsibly using AI, Nepal can lead the way in creating safer digital spaces. AI can amplify justice, uphold dignity, and protect women and girls from online abuse. AI for justice. AI for dignity. AI for women and girls.
Take Action: UNiTE for a Safer Nepal
Ending digital violence is not just about awareness—it is about action. Every stakeholder—government, educators, families, tech companies, and citizens—must UNiTE to ensure that women and girls can safely access the opportunities of the digital world.
Digital violence can be prevented. Online harassment can be stopped. And with AI as a tool for protection, Nepal can build a safer, fairer, and stronger future for all its citizens.