08/03/2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, March 8, 2024
MOMBASA, KENYA — As we celebrate International Women's Day, it is crucial that we also shine a light on the pervasive issue of Technology Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) that affects women and girls in our country.
In a world where technology plays an increasingly important role in our daily lives, it has unfortunately also become a tool for perpetuating violence against women and girls. From cyberstalking to online harassment, to the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, TFGBV can have devastating consequences for its victims.
This International Women's Day, Search for Common Ground (Search) is calling for greater awareness and action to address TFGBV in our country. We believe that everyone, from government officials to tech companies to individual internet users, has a role to play in combating this harmful phenomenon.
We urge policymakers to enact laws and policies that specifically address TFGBV and provide support for its victims. We call on technology companies to prioritize the safety and security of women and girls on their platforms. And we encourage all internet users to practice empathy and respect online, and to speak out against any form of online harassment or abuse.
Together, we can create a safer and more inclusive online space for women and girls in our country. This International Women's Day, let us commit to ending technology facilitated gender-based violence and building a more just and equitable society for all.
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