Trending: The Search for Ways to Harm Women

Over the past 20 years, the term "how to harm women" has been an actual search query on Google. From around the world. Let that sink in.

Even more disturbing? It's trending upward—sharply—over the last two years, reaching the top of the Google chart and illustrating the high interest.

Why are people searching this? Who are they targeting? And how is this dark curiosity feeding into real-world violence?

This trend isn’t just alarming—it’s a call to action. It highlights the rise of digital tools and communities that are contributing to violence against women and girls, normalizing dangerous behaviors. As we’ve said before, misogyny has weaponized technology.

What can we do about it? It starts with awareness and action:

• Raise awareness about the warning signs of abusive or predatory behavior.

• Hold platforms accountable for their role in amplifying harmful content.

• Empower women and allies with tools to recognize and navigate danger.

Safety isn’t a luxury or a privilege. It’s a basic human right.