Digital Gender-Based Violence
Digital gender-based violence is a form of abuse carried out through digital platforms. It causes serious psychological and social harm, especially to women and girls. This page raises awareness about its meaning, key characteristics, and major impacts.
What Is Digital Gender-Based Violence?
It is any harmful online behavior targeting a person because of their gender. It is based on unequal power relations and aims to control, threaten, or harm, limiting safety and participation in digital spaces.
Key Characteristics
Causes lasting psychological harm
Can happen anytime, anywhere
Hard to stop immediately
Spreads quickly to large audiences
Key Dimensions
Cultural: Victim blaming and social pressure
Technological: Security gaps and misuse of digital tools
Legal: Weak laws and difficulty proving abuse
Learn more about digital gender-based violence and how to stay safe.
