Lecture – CTRL HATE DELETE: The New Anti-Feminist Backlash and How We Fight It

On 30th March 2025 by Mark Walters

Thursday 10 April 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm BST, London, UK

 

Join us for an enlightening in-person Q&A with Cécile Simmons, the powerhouse author behind CTRL Hate Delete! In this exclusive event, Cécile will delve into her eye-opening book, which examines the rise of online misogyny and the alarming mainstreaming of anti-feminism. In the first half of the book, she unpacks the troubling dynamics of digital hate, while the second half equips us with practical strategies to combat it head-on.

Cécile’s extensive background as an investigative researcher at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and former advisor to the charity Glitch gives her unique insight into the intersection of disinformation, misogyny, and digital culture. A prolific writer for outlets like The Guardian, WIRED, and Cosmopolitan, and a familiar face on BBC Newsnight, France 24, and ABC News, Cécile brings an expert perspective to the conversation.

Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from one of the most insightful voices in the fight against online gender-based violence and discuss how we can all play a role in creating a safer digital world.

 

Find more information and book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ctrl-hate-delete-the-new-anti-feminist-backlash-and-how-we-fight-it-tickets-1291502983189

This event will be held at Bookshop London, 1 Portsmouth Street, London, UK.