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Hate and harassment can be traumatizing for many victims online, but what happens when sexual harassment follows you into the metaverse – a space where the lines between the virtual and offline world are blurred? CNN reveals how common harassment already is and explores what needs to change to create a truly safe experience – particularly for women and girls. Editor’s note: This story is part of ‘Systems Error’, a series by CNN As Equals, investigating how your gender shapes your life online. For information about how CNN As Equals is funded and more, check out our FAQs.