It’s been a big month for us here at Collective Shout! Our message has attracted a lot of mainstream media attention. From the harms of porn and porn-themed ads, the exploitation of girls on Instagram, and the campaign to raise the age for social media access, our voice is being heard.

Our fifth victory for 2024!

NSW supporter Pat sent our Movement Director MTR this image late Sunday afternoon, posted to the Insta account of Boveda, which describes itself as a ‘Modern Mexican Tequila Bar’ in Thirroul, NSW.

"Increasing prominence and accessibility of these services will very likely lead to further instances of online harm, such as the creation and dissemination of non-consensual nude images, targeted harassment campaigns, sextortion, and the generation of child sexual abuse material."

New research has found Deepnude apps are exploding in popularity, with undressing websites attracting 24 million unique visitors in September 2023.   

Deepnude apps allow users to virtually undress a woman, using AI to manipulate an image or video of a woman to remove her clothing. Many apps only work on women.

*WIN: 'Miners Get Vaginas' cap pulled!*

We asked Caterpillar - a construction and mining equipment manufacturer - if they were aware their logo was on the cap. They replied:

"These items were not created, manufactured, or authorised for sale by CAT Australia. We strongly disapprove of the offensive themes depicted and are grateful for your notification. We are committed to taking immediate action to halt the distribution of these unauthorised products."

We are pleased to see this sexist cap has been now removed from the website. But it is not a one off. There are a range of other degrading caps available for sale. We call on Country Trucker Caps to remove all their sexist and objectifying products and stop contributing to real harm to women and girls.

"At the same time the Australian Government is investing significant money and resources to address widespread sexual harassment and sexual violence in the mining industry, Country Trucker Caps is encouraging men in the mining industry to see women as vaginas for their use"

Have you seen Honey Birdette's latest ads?

These porn inspired, BDSM themed ads were spotted at family friendly shopping centres across Perth:

Movement Director Melinda Tankard Reist featured on MelbourneCatholic.org

Help us gather data on the prevalence of sexual harassment in schools – so we can work together to address it!

As published on news.com.au

Melinda Tankard Reist writes for Eureka Street on the phenomenon of boys sexual moaning in class. 

Schools must act urgently to address routine sexual harassment of female students and teachers