Bumble and NOW are calling on legislators in every state to help break the chain of violence against women by introducing bills to prohibit the sending of unsolicited nudes, also known as cyberflashing.

Cyberflashing is a decidedly modern form of harassment. It happens in public, at work, on campus and on social media by strangers and acquaintances alike. New York has enacted strong measures to address sexual harassment. It’s time for the legislature to send a strong message to the public that cyberflashing will no longer be tolerated either.

The National Organization for Women of New York urges lawmakers to support legislation that will make cyberflashing a violation offense under New York law and recognize this predatory behavior as not only abusive but unlawful.

“Imminently, Roe v. Wade will be overturned here in the United States. It is the largest set back for women’s rights in the history of this country.” said Sonia Ossorio, president of the National Organization for Women in New York.

“In post-Roe America, New York is a safe haven for women,” said Sonia Ossorio, president of the National Organization for Women in New York. “In much of the rest of the country women will lose their right and access to abortion when Roe v. Wade is struck down and women’s lives, health, and stability will be at risk.”