Online bullying hits women hardest, making up 60% of Reports
Online bullying topped the list of reported incidents with 49 cases in June
Sunday 21 September 2025 | 19:00
Women expo in the Northern Division.
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Women accounted for nearly 60 per cent of online safety complaints filed in Fiji over the past three months, new data reveals.
The Online Safety Commission’s latest statistics show 79 women filed complaints in June compared to 51 men, which means females consistently report more online abuse incidents.
Facebook emerged as the primary platform where abuse occurs, accounting for nearly half of all complaints at 48.82 per cent in June, followed by TikTok at 18.90 per cent.
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Online bullying topped the list of reported incidents with 49 cases in June, representing 38.58 per cent of all complaints filed with the commission.
The 25-34 age group filed the most reports, with 50 complaints in June alone, while young people aged 13-17 reported only six incidents during the same period.
Residents in Suva dominated complaint figures, filing 42 reports in June.
This is more than double any other location.
Lautoka City followed with 17 reports, while Nadi Town recorded 15 incidents.
Fake accounts ranked as the second most reported issue with 20 complaints in June, while defamatory comments and posts generated 15 reports.
The commission’s data shows a consistent pattern across April, May and June, with women filing approximately 60 per cent of all online safety complaints.
The Online Safety Commission is strengthening partnerships with global technology companies like Meta while working closely with the Fiji Police Force to address online harms.
There are serious consequences for online abuse, including the recent arrest of a 31-year-old tiktok user who was charged after allegedly after making derogatory comments about th Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya on his live video.
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu warned that authorities now have capabilities to trace individuals spreading harmful messages online.
“I urge everyone to be mindful and think before they post online,” Mr Tudravu said, stressing the need for responsible social media use.
The commission continues urging victims to report incidents through their website or office, working alongside law enforcement to create safer digital spaces for all Fijians.
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