Deepfake case study · Multi-modal
Women journalists, activists, and human rights defenders deepfake (Apr 2026)
A UN Women study found that women journalists, activists, and human rights defenders are being targeted by deepfakes and manipulated media. These attacks aim to silence women, damage their credibility, and harm their…
- Incident date
- Apr 2026
- Target
- Women journalists, activists, and human rights defenders
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
A UN Women study found that women journalists, activists, and human rights defenders are being targeted by deepfakes and manipulated media. These attacks aim to silence women, damage their credibility, and harm their reputations, leading to mental health issues, self-censorship, and withdrawal from public life.