Z- Online Threats to Women in Politics
Online Culture Shift
Women engaged in political life benefit from using social media. But characteristics of these platforms—specifically ease of communication, high volume of interactions, and anonymity—can lead to negative outcomes including cyber-harassment and the spread of misinformation, disinformation and harmful gender tropes.
Past Event
Building Digital Resilience Workshop
Seyi Akiwowo, Founder and Executive Director of Glitch, is offering a two and a half hour-long workshop on digital resilience at PPF. She'll cover digital rights, self-defence and self-care.
Finding Solutions to Cyber Harassment Aimed at Women in Political Life
Despite the decades-long fight for increased inclusion and opportunities for women in politics, research shows that women are significantly less likely than men to even consider running for office. When women feel they cannot voice their opinion without fear of retaliation or threat, robust political discourse is inhibited and essential voices are silenced. While stories of online violence directed at women in political life – elected or not – are plentiful, proposed solutions are few, and recourse seemingly non-existent.