End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls
(26th November – 10th December 2025, Bertoua)
As part of the 2025 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which ran from 25th November to 10th December, we carried out a sensitization campaign in Bertoua under the global theme “Unite to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls.” This campaign highlighted the urgent need to address digital violence, one of the fastest-growing forms of abuse affecting women and girls worldwide. The theme emphasized digital safety as a critical component of gender equality and focused on raising awareness about emerging forms of online abuse.
The campaign addressed various forms of digital violence, including image-based abuse involving the non-consensual sharing of intimate images (commonly referred to as revenge porn); cyberbullying and online harassment such as trolling, threats, and hate speech on social media platforms; doxing, which involves the publication of private information to intimidate or harm individuals; and online stalking and grooming, where digital tools are used to monitor, manipulate, or exploit victims.
Objectives
The campaign aimed to promote key strategies for preventing online violence by:
- Raising awareness about how online abuse occurs and the different forms it can take.
- Sharing practical tools and resources for digital safety, protection, and support.
- Encouraging actions that foster safer and more respectful online environments.
- Mobilizing individuals, organizations, and government institutions to take action against digital violence.
- Promoting and protecting the rights of women and girls in digital spaces.
Expected Outcomes
- A cultural shift toward greater respect for women and girls in digital spaces, with increased acceptance of gender equality, digital empathy, and positive online behavior.
- An increase in initiatives aimed at empowering women and girls with digital literacy skills, including protecting online privacy, recognizing digital abuse, and asserting their digital rights.
- Stronger government commitment through the introduction or reinforcement of laws addressing digital violence, including cyberbullying, online harassment, threats, and image-based abuse.
- A significant rise in public awareness of the various forms of digital violence, such as online harassment, cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and the non-consensual sharing of explicit content.