Will He Take Pictures of Me When I'm Not Looking? | SHE in The Straits Times 6 April 2025

“Will he take pictures of me when I’m not looking?”

This chilling question haunts many survivors of image-based sexual abuse (IBSA). SHE is quoted in this feature in The Straits Times which lays bare the truth: betrayal, blackmail, fear — and the lasting trauma of online sexual abuse.

As one victim said, “I wanted him to face consequences. But I can’t do anything without exposing myself.”

IBSA isn’t just about leaked photos. It’s about shame, self-blame, suicidal thoughts, and a fear that never switches off.

Now, AI is supercharging the abuse, creating fake — but devastatingly real — images.

SHE Singapore was born in the pandemic, answering urgent calls from the Sunlight Alliance.
Today, SHECARES@SCWO stands as Asia’s only dedicated support centre for online harm survivors.

New laws are in motion. Enforcement is picking up. An e-safety office is on the way.
But this is a tsunami. No one country can fight it alone.

We must:

???? Acknowledge online harm as real harm
???? Believe and support survivors
???? Hold platforms accountable
???? Build global guardrails for tech and AI

We’ve come far. But we’re only just beginning.

???? Read the stories. Share them. Stand with survivors.
 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/betrayed-and-exposed-revenge-porn-victims-speak-out

Suffering from online harms? Reach out NOW for free counselling, legal advice and help with reporting: https://www.she.org.sg/shecares-scwo