Technology Assisted Violence Against Women (TAVAW) comprises acts of gender-based violence that are committed through the use of Information and Communication Technologies(ICTs), such as phones, the Internet, social media platforms, and email. Many questions arise: is online violence really violence? Why is TAVAW such an important issue to address? What are the ways in which women experience technology assisted violence? What are its consequences, and how can we stop it?

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Resources

Ending Technology-Assisted Violence Against Women in Kenya

#Toxictwitter: Violence and Abuse Against Women Online

Cyber Violence Against Women and Girls: a World-Wide Wake-Up Call

Understanding Technology-Related Violence Against Women: Types of Violence and Women’s Experiences

From Impunity to Justice: Domestic Legal Remedies for Cases of Technology-Related Violence Against Women

From Impunity to Justice: Improving Corporate Policies to End Technology-Related Violence Against Women

Technology-Related Violence Against Women – Recent Legislative Trends

Internet Intermediaries and Violence Against Women Online: User Policies and Redress Framework of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

UNHRC Submission (Online Violence Against Women)

Image Credit: Amnesty International