ABSTRACT
The #MeToo movement began in 2006 with the work of Tarana Burke. Tarana sought to “interrupt sexual violence” by providing support and resources for women of colour in low income communities in the United States. She understood the harm of sexual violence and the need for healing that is so important for victims and survivors. #MeToo voices have drawn links between various forms of sexual violence, whether it be sexual harassment, other sexual violence — especially rape — and sexual exploitation and abuse as well as domestic or other violence. Social media users found many ways to make MeToo connections and to make these media their own — a tool and expression of global solidarity. UN Women with Global Pulse is researching Twitter data around the #MeToo movement presence on this platform, over the period 2016–2019, giving a unique opportunity to review patterns.
