Digital violence
Collien Fernandes calls Germany perpetrator paradise for digital violence
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Actress Collien Fernandes called Germany a 'perpetrator paradise' in ARD Tagesthemen and criticized a 'justice failure' in protecting against digital violence. She leveled serious accusations against her ex-husband Christian Ulmen and calls for better victim protection. Proceedings against Ulmen are underway in Spain.
Actress Collien Fernandes is cutting short her filming in Asia to meet female politicians in Berlin this week, pushing for tougher regulations against digital violence. Following her recent TV interview and criminal complaint against ex-partner Christian Ulmen, she reiterates that Germany must not be a 'perpetrator's paradise'.
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Women's political participation in Latin America and the Caribbean has grown over the past 25 years, yet it faces rising discrimination and violence amplified by cyberspace. A UNDP report notes that, despite gains like 36.5% of congressional seats held by women in 2024, digital violence intimidates and discredits female leaders. These attacks, including cyberstalking and deepfakes, discourage involvement and reinforce inequalities.