About this episode

The episode discusses the issue of women's images being stolen and shared online without consent, featuring insights from two women addressing this problem.

From “deepfakes” to “stealth filming”, women around the world are having their image stolen and shared online. Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to two women tackling this problem. Uma Subramanian works for an Indian helpline called Meri Trustline, run by RATI Foundation, which offers help for women whose image has been used. Kirana Ayuningtyas had her image digitally manipulated and shared online. She uses her social media profile, @k.for.kirana, to help other women in Indonesia. Warning: this programme contains details that some listeners may find disturbing. Producers: Rebecca Moore and Hannah Sander (Image: (L) Uma Subramanian, credit Sanghamitra SV. (R) Kirana Ayuningtyas, credit Kirana Ayuningtyas.)

People in this episode

Host: Datshiane Navanayagam

Guests: Uma Subramanian, Kirana Ayuningtyas

Topics covered

• deepfakes
• stealth filming
• image consent
• women's rights
• digital manipulation

Keywords

• deepfakes
• stealth filming
• image theft
• women's rights
• digital manipulation
• Meri Trustline
• RATI Foundation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Meri Trustline, RATI Foundation

Places: Indonesia

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