Policy brief
The Role of Digital Literacy in Combating Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa
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This policy brief examines the role of digital literacy in addressing Technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) in Sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to raise awareness of the evolution, forms and impacts of TFGBV, emphasising its disproportionate effect on women and girls, and the barriers it creates to their digital participation. The brief advocates for integrating digital literacy into strategies that empower women and marginalised groups to recognise, prevent, and respond to online abuse. It provides evidence-based recommendations for policymakers, civil society, and technology stakeholders to collaborate in creating safer online spaces and addressing systemic challenges linked to TFGBV.
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