**Outcry in Italy Over Non-Consensual Sharing of Women's Images Online**

**An Italian Facebook group, “Mia Moglie,” was removed after it was found to host non-consensual images of women, prompting widespread condemnation and demands for accountability in virtual platforms.**

The recent shutdown of a Facebook group in Italy known as “Mia Moglie,” which translates to “My Wife,” has sparked significant public outrage. The group, which boasted around 32,000 members, was discovered to be a platform where men were sharing intimate images of women without consent, alongside explicit and abusive comments. This incident raises alarms about the proliferation of similar groups that could emerge in its wake.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, stated that the group was removed due to violations of its Adult Sexual Exploitation policies. The group’s posts reportedly included images of women in vulnerable situations, such as being asleep or caught in private moments, with numerous sexually violent remarks accompanying them. The issue came to light when author Carolina Capria expressed her horror and unease at the blatant misogyny exhibited in the group.

Political figures like Fiorella Zabatta from the European Greens party have likened the actions of the group to “virtual rape,” emphasizing that this is not merely a trivial matter. She called for a collective stand against the toxic masculinity that allows such behavior to thrive, urging civil society and political entities to take decisive action.

In 2019, Italy outlawed the non-consensual sharing of explicit images, commonly referred to as revenge porn. Following this recent episode, reports suggest that over a thousand individuals have already alerted law enforcement agencies dedicated to cybercrime investigations. Meta reiterated its commitment to maintaining a safe platform, affirming that it does not tolerate content promoting sexual violence or exploitation.

The shocking parallels drawn between this group and France’s Pelicot case, where Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to prison for drugging and abusing his wife, highlight an entrenched issue. Capria pointed out the troubling commonality in these scenarios, where control and oppression of women are intertwined with the perception of sexuality. The virtual acts of aggression reflected in these incidents underscore a disturbing trend that calls for urgent action.