We are set to kick-off day https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="2️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 2" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 2"> of our https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="3️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 3" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 3"> day virtual training for the “Anti-GBV Solidarity Network”.

Today is going to be another exciting and insightful day.

Again, follow us here for updates on sessions and the gems!

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
We are set to kick-off day https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= of our https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="3️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 3" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 3"> day virtual training for the “Anti-GBV Solidarity Network”. Today is going to be another exciting and insightful day. Again, follow us here for updates on sessions and the gems! #LetsTalkOGBVGambia #TakeBackTheTech" title="We are set to kick-off day https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="2️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 2" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 2"> of our https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="3️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 3" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 3"> day virtual training for the “Anti-GBV Solidarity Network”. Today is going to be another exciting and insightful day. Again, follow us here for updates on sessions and the gems! #LetsTalkOGBVGambia #TakeBackTheTech" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
The first session for today is #OnlineGBV: Feminist Principles of The Internet to be led my @KorrJorrJeng.

This will introduce the feminist principles of the internet and how the internet is used to perpetuate #VAW.

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
This session fits into our ongoing #LetsTalkOGBVGambia video series that highlights how women in The #Gambia has been violated, harassed and ridiculed on the internet.

You can watch the videos here ( http://bit.ly/3l95Dd8 )">https://bit.ly/3l95Dd8&q... and share your thoughts with us.

#TakeBackTheTech
#LetsTalkOGBVGambia Docuseries

http://bit.ly/3l95Dd8
What is #OnlineGBV?

@KorrJorrJeng https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⤵️" title="Nach rechts zeigender Pfeil mit Krümmung nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Nach rechts zeigender Pfeil mit Krümmung nach unten">
“Action by one or more people that harms others based on their sexual or gender identity or by enforcing harmful gender norms on the internet”.

Tell us what #OnlineGBV means to you.

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
Exploring the principles and need for a #FeministInternet & https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Pfeil nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach unten"> is what it means to the members.

- “Where women are free to express themselves in all shapes & sizes”

- “Where everyone’s human rights is respected”

- “It guarantees the voices of feminists”

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
“Violence can happen to you online and there is no way to track the perpetrators. It’s difficult to use the law to get the justice you deserve” @KorrJorrJeng

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
“Examples of #OnlineGBV in The #Gambia this year include:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❌" title="Kreuzzeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Kreuzzeichen">Stalking & defamation
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❌" title="Kreuzzeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Kreuzzeichen">Bullying
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❌" title="Kreuzzeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Kreuzzeichen">Exploitation
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❌" title="Kreuzzeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Kreuzzeichen">Hate speech & damaging reputation/credibility” @KorrJorrJeng

Got other examples? Share with us using #LetsTalkOGBVGambia

#TakeBackTheTech
“Men already have the power & the internet gives them room to exploit and violate the rights of women & girls online.
This is why we need more (black) women & in decision making spaces to ensure the safety & protection of everyone” @KorrJorrJeng

#LetsTalkOGBV
#TakeBackTheTech
When feminists and women’s rights activists gather, meaningful conversations take the center stage.

The first session with @KorrJorrJeng ended on a very interactive and insightful note.

Again, we are excited for this networkhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="‼️" title="Doppeltes Ausrufezeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Doppeltes Ausrufezeichen">

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
We are moving into the second session on “Digital Advocacy & Activism: Regional Campaigns & Protests”.

Our first speaker for this session is @miss_petite_j on the #Gambiana campaign in The #Gambia, lessons and tools for the network.

#LetTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
In December 2019, #Gambia-n feminists & women’s rights activists took over #Gambiana to raise awareness on #GBV following the IPV report of a popular #Gambia-n artist.

This helped raise a lot of awareness on #GBV in The #Gambia.

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
Our second speaker for this session is Fatima Zahra Ba from @Doyna_sn.

@Doyna_sn launched in 2018 was an online campaign against #GBV in #Senegal. This was started to tackle the strong culture of silence around violence.

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
#DidYouKnow https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⤵️" title="Nach rechts zeigender Pfeil mit Krümmung nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Nach rechts zeigender Pfeil mit Krümmung nach unten">

“Over https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="6️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 6" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 6">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="0️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 0" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 0">% of Senegalese women population are victims of #GBV”.

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
“The campaign helped inform people about the different forms of #GBV using different mediums.

This campaign:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen"> Informed people on #GBV.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen"> Started conversations on #GBV.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="Fettes weißes Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes weißes Häkchen"> Pushed for change.” Fatima Zahra Ba

#LetTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
“We (the campaign) had great exposure. It was just suppose to be a campaign but it is now a movement to fight #VAW and provides a place and platform for victims” Fatima Zahra Ba

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
Our third speaker for this session is Nancy Houston, the co-founder of @FeministsKE. Nancy will take the members through the #TotalShutDownKE campaign, tools used and lessons learnt during the campaign.

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
“It ( #TotalShutDownKE) started at a period in #Kenya when women were victims of #IPV, femicide and #GBV that no one was talking about.”

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
“You need to have a team that committed to the movement. Everyone has a part to play. You need a strong team that will stick to fight against all odds” Nancy Houston - @FeministsKE

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
Quick tips to protect yourself from doxing from Nancy:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts">Block people actively anti-feminist.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts">Show up for each other.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts">Post absolutely necessary information online.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts">Remain anonymous.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts">Recognize the white conservative power that owns the internet.

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts">Use https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="2️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 2" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 2"> factor authentication on all your platforms.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Do not use Facebook and Twitter DMs for organizing.

Share tips you have on staying safe online for movement building with us using #LetsTalkOGBVGambia.

#TakeBackTheTech
Thanks to @miss_petite_j, Fatima Zahra Ba - @Doyna_sn and @FeministNancy for a really insightful session on campaigns and protests that have led and participated in.

We can’t wait to use the tools, strategies and recommendations with the network.

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
We are looking at digital movement and organizing.

The members are using various prompts and scenarios to advance on a strategy that will help with the network.

Collaboration https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤝" title="Handschlag" aria-label="Emoji: Handschlag"> Power

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
Moving to our last session of the day on “Digital Advocacy & Activism: Privacy & Safety” with Anna Anet Sambou, founder @ShoawGambia.

This session will equip the members of the network with tools to stay safe and secured during campaigns and protests.

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
“Your safety and security on the internet heavily relies on YOU!

Be alert.
Be vigilant.
Be informed.” Anna Annette Sambou - @ShoawGambia

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
It’s a wrap for day https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="2️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 2" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 2"> and we are very grateful for the sessions and the space https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤗" title="Umarmendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Umarmendes Gesicht">. It gets better everyday.

Thanks to all the facilitators, speakers and members for a really fruitful day.

We look forward to the sessions ton

#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
You can follow @equals_now.
Tip: mention @twtextapp on a Twitter thread with the keyword “unroll” to get a link to it.

Latest Threads Unrolled:
There are a lot of misconceptions about the Turkish diaspora in Germany. Since i just finished writing an essay about this topic I thought it's time to give other people
Read more
Las mejores calculadoras online en 2020A thread http://totumat.com/2020/11/26/las-mejores-calculadoras-online-en-2020/ Cuando se estudian asignaturas que requieren de cálculos complicados, nada mejor que contar con una buena calculadora.
Read more
Mitigating #ClimateChange is as much about taking up new techs as about leaving others behindMost studies focus on #coal's global downfall but another #energy tech decline is loomingRead my new
Read more