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Day #6 of 16 Days of Activism for No Digital Violence Against Women and Girls
Sharing intimate images of a woman without her permission (e.g., “revenge porn” and sextortion) is abuse, not entertainment.
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Day #5 of 16 Days of Activism for No Digital Violence Against Women and Girls
Personal data (incl. identity numbers) can be stolen and misused to obtain credit, loans, goods, services, or medical, disability, and other benefits.
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Day #4 of 16 Days of Activism for No Digital Violence Against Women and Girls
Women gamers receive sexist abuse and threats during online play. Gaming should be fun, not hostile. Women deserve safe spaces in every digital world.
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Day #3 of 16 Days of Activism for No Digital Violence Against Women and Girls
Cyberbullying is not banter – it is violence: when a child repeatedly receives abusive messages or is excluded from online groups by peers
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Day #2 of 16 Days of Activism for No Digital Violence Against Women and Girls
Language perpetuates violence. Posting misogynistic slurs and degrading comments targeting women online normalises misogyny.
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Day #1 of 16 Days of Activism for No Digital Violence Against Women and Girls
Digital violence is committed, assisted, aggravated, or amplified using information and communication technologies or digital media.
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Say My Name
More than 50,000 sexual offences are reported annually in South Africa, and more than 40,000 of these are rape cases (SAPS, 2023). The National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Bill was signed into law…
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About forgiveness and (not) forgiving
“You are forgiven, always, for not being able or ready to forgive, and you are forgiven for prioritising your own healing today” (Jeff Foster)
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The Ibis Hypothesis
The best way to deal with the muddy mess of life and relationships is to draw a clear distinction between people’s intentions (I), their behaviour (B), and the impact their behaviour has on others (I)
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The End GBVF Collective
The End GBVF Collective is South Africa’s biggest single volunteer network tackling the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide.
