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Chinese women are now speaking out against a growing wave of digital abuse, launching a petition to stop voyeurism and defend the privacy and dignity of women.
The petition is in response to a widespread scandal known as the “Maskpark” incident, where tens of thousands of women, including minors, have reportedly been filmed by men without consent using hidden cameras.
These hidden devices, disguised as ordinary household items such as air purifiers, tissue boxes, and coffee mugs, were used to record women in public and private spaces secretly. The footage has been shared in large, private Telegram groups with over 314,924 male members, where victims are sexualised, rated, and mocked.
As international support builds, the petition has become a point for global action against digital abuse, pushing for real consequences and respect for women’s safety online and offline. The petition calls for stronger protections for women’s digital safety and urges the global community to sign and share in solidarity. It aims to pressure Chinese authorities and international tech platforms to take action against such violations.
“We urge UN Women and international human rights groups to condemn this abuse publicly; global media to report on the Maskpark scandal; cross-border cooperation to investigate and dismantle these networks and stronger digital rights protection for women,” the petition reads in part.
In solidarity, Naija Feminists Media (NFM) reported on the matter and released a public statement across its social media channels, showing support for Chinese women and their fight to reclaim privacy, autonomy, and justice in digital spaces. NFM also emphasised the urgent need to hold perpetrators accountable and protect women’s rights in an increasingly digital world.
The petition can be signed here.
