Taking Action for Gender Justice Online
An initiative to stop tech-facilitated gender-based violence
Tech-facilitated gender-based violence, or TFGBV, against women and girls is the newest form of human rights violation in the networked world – and it is evolving rapidly.
In international surveys, between 5 and 7 out of 10 women and girls say they have been a target of at least one form of violence online. Such abuse impacts mental health, affects lives and livelihoods, and silences women and girls.
Led by two global organizations, Taking Action for Gender Justice Online is working to check the spread and impact of TFGBV. We use proven participatory methodology to raise awareness, gather evidence, and accompany digital justice advocates in creating an equal online space for all.
Together we can help stop tech-facilitated gender-based violence.
What We Do
On the Horizon
With further support we aim to
Connect communities that are taking action to stop TFGBV. In the Global Gender-focussed Observatory of Social Media we’ll analyze national, regional, and global trends and strengthen our advocacy efforts for gender justice online.
Develop training courses on gender justice for online journalists including church media staff who create content for digital platforms.
Offer gender-focused editorial frameworks for community- and church-based institutions, with support for communication units to implement tailored editorial guidelines for gender-just digital content throughout the organization.
Create a network of support for women facing online abuse.
Institute media awards to recognise good practice and call out sexist digital media content.
Take Action
Become a Social Media Watcher
Let us know you want to learn to monitor social media for misogyny. We’ll send information about when and where you can access training.
Invite Others to Join
Bring together friends, family, and colleagues to form a social media watching team. We’ll provide training for your team and you'll be part of the Global Gender-focussed Observatory of Social Media.
Support the Observatory
Contribute funding or in-kind partnerships to help us expand efforts to stop TFGBV and strengthen collective action for gender justice online.
Who We Are
World Association for Christian Communication
World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) promotes communication rights and advances gender equality in and through the media. Its flagship Global Media Monitoring Project is the largest and longest-running research and advocacy initiative on women’s representation in digital and legacy news.
