What are the problems created by the lack of safety and empowerment of women online?
Online Sexual Violence
Women are often targets of unsolicited sexual behavior online, including sharing intimate photos or videos without their consent.
Cyber harassment
Women are often victims of cyberharassment, which can include insults, threats, degrading comments and violent behavior online.
Privacy Threats
Women can be victims of violations of their privacy online, including account hacking, theft of personal information and harassment.
Online Discrimination
Women may be discriminated against online because of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or other characteristics.
Access to Information
Women may have limited access to online information due to censorship, blocking or removal of content relevant to them.
Lack of Empowerment
Women’s lack of online empowerment can prevent them from making informed decisions and fully participating in online life
Impact on Mental Health
All of these risks can negatively impact the health of women and girls, including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress.
How does the WOSAFE project work to ensure women's digital security reigns supreme?
- By improving the knowledge and understanding of women and girls about online safety issues and human rights.
- By ensuring the growth of the abilities of women and girls to use the Internet safely, responsibly and creatively.
- By strengthening dialogue and collaboration between actors involved in promoting the safety and empowerment of women online.
- By reducing the severity of digital violence suffered by women and girls.
- By increasing the participation and influence of women in the development of the digital world.
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