My memory of this is almost as soon as it started there was a counterbacklash and more peiple defending her and calling out the caller outer for being a bully, even in 2018 we were sick of this shit, but, maybe that was just on my corner of twitter
🚨Gender-based violence is evolving and expanding in digital spaces.
Join us on 4th December for a global conversation on tackling digital abuse and gender backlash.
⏰: 3:00pm EAT-4:30pm EAT
📍: Zoom
🔗Register: shorturl.at/soxmZ#CounterBacklash
“Women & girls need to enhance their digital safety & security skills to ensure their safety in online spaces and effectively counter backlash,” our Program Officer @Karlvoo suggests.
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“If we are to effectively counter online backlash, we need to work with digital influencers so that they know the consequences of sharing false information & using vulgar language,” @RuthNagudi recommends.
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To reclaim the Digital Space and Combat Disinformation on false gender ideologies we can use fact-checking tools and Digital literacy campaigns to debunk gender disinformation on digital platforms. #CounteringBacklash
1.They can demonstrate support by using their platforms to amplify the agenda of Gender Justice. For example, using their social media platforms to like, and repost key messages on gender justice and calling their audiences to action.#CounteringBacklash@IDS_UK@CounterBacklash
Pushing and advocating for inclusive and diverse policies and actions that address backlash. Eg in schools and institutions #IDS_UK@CounterBacklash@wougnet
. Allies can use their platforms to elevate the voices of marginalized groups, helping to amplify gender justice issues in mainstream spaces.
•Supporters can help increase the visibility of activists and their work
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These allies can invest in every effort there is to address gender backlash. This can be inform of human and monetary resources. Underfunding has significantly frustrated efforts to address gender inequality. #CounteringBacklash@IDS_UK@wougnet
llies can use their platforms to amplify gender justice messages, spreading awareness and support. By sharing stories and challenges faced by gender advocates, they help highlight the urgency of the issue. #CounteringBacklash@IDS_UK@CounterBacklash
Supportive policymakers can champion gender-responsive laws and also advocate for gender-sensitive digital policies to tackle online harassment and misinformation.
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Providing financial, technical, or emotional support to gender justice initiatives strengthens their impact. Allies can also facilitate access to training and development opportunities, empowering advocates to be more effective. #CounteringBacklash@IDS_UK@CounterBacklash
Advocate for change.Allies can lobby for policies and practices that protect gender rights and counter backlash. By partnering with gender justice movements, they can push for systemic changes & ensure accountability at various levels #CounteringBacklash@IDS_UK@CounterBacklash
Solidarity actions, Participate in solidarity actions, such as joint statements, petitions, and protests, to demonstrate support for gender justice.
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