All over the world, there are women and girls currently struggling with violence, while others fear that violence is in their future. Both abuse and fear of abuse can have a silencing effect. If you have experienced violence and found a way to cope or make it stop, share what you know and support others to end the silencing impact of violence.
People who are not trained to talk to survivors often say the wrong thing even when they mean well. Some people do not understand that violence online is equal to, and sometimes has an even greater impact than, violence offline. Survivors often go through the same psychological trauma and face real threats in both instances.
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Even if you are not facing physical violence, the effects of incidents such as online harassment, privacy violations and SMS abuse can cause real harm and take a lot out of you. You may find that you feel lonely, drained or depressed. This is also true for people working with survivors or moderating content.
A storyline of love, sex and exploration in the digital era. Why do internet rights matter?
Check out the resources in the clickable infographic below, share it and join us to defend an internet where we can explore our desires, fall in love, and express our sexualities freely, without discrimination or threats to our safety.
A storyline of love, sex and exploration in the digital era. Why do internet rights matter?
Check out the resources in the clickable infographic below, share it and join us to defend an internet where we can explore our desires, fall in love, and express our sexualities freely, without discrimination or threats to our safety.
