The United Nations has launched several initiatives and action plans to promote the safety and empowerment of women and girls online including:

1. The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW): this principal body of the United Nations responsible for promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women has put in place various measures to protect women against violence and discrimination online

2. UN Action Plan for the Prevention of Violent Extremism (UNPEV): this plan aims to strengthen the participation of women in preventing violent extremism online and ensure their safety as journalists , bloggers, human rights defenders and members of civil society.

3. The UN Secretary-General’s campaign “Unite to end violence against women”: this campaign aims to raise public awareness of violence against women online and mobilize governments and civil society organizations to prevent and respond in all contexts, including online.

4. Guide to implementing the Human Rights Council’s Due Diligence guideline on business and the human rights of women and girls: this aims to help businesses detect risks related to cyberviolence and online sexual exploitation, and to protect women and girls from these forms of violence.

5. The creation of the platform for women’s economic empowerment (empowerwomen.org): This platform offers online training resources for women, including introduction to information and communication technologies and tools that will allow them to create their own business.

These initiatives and action plans are important efforts to ensure that women and girls are safe and empowered online, and the United Nations continues to work to strengthen these efforts to advance equality gender and women’s empowerment around the world.

Celebrity Quotes

“Online safety is a fundamental right for all women and girls, and we must work together to empower them in this digital space.”
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Malala Yousafzai
“Education and awareness are the keys to preventing online violence and harassment, and empowering women and girls in this digital environment.”
Michelle Obama
“Online safety is a human rights issue, and it is our responsibility to protect women and girls from gender-based violence and harassment.”
Ban Ki-moon
“Women’s financial empowerment is essential for their safety and freedom, and that includes online safety.”
Melinda Gates
“We must work together to create a world where all women and girls feel safe online, and where they can use technology to build their financial independence.”
Sheryl Sandberg