Women and girls are more often than men and boys subjected to digital violence, and this violence is often of a sexual nature and poses a threat.
Digital violence against women and girls is a very serious problem that affects millions around the world. Violence can take different forms, such as intimidation, blackmail, threats, sexual harassment, distribution of intimate photos or videos without consent and many other forms.
Digital violence affects physical and mental health, education, work and social ties. Often this kind of violence goes unpunished due to absence of laws, mechanisms of protection and judicial practice, as well as due to the low level of society awareness.
Belarus Women’s Foundation wants to draw attention to the topic of digital violence! We want every Belarus citizen to feel safe and protected by law in the future Belarus.