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We are set to kick-off day 
of our 
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
of our 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
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.
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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 ) and share your thoughts with us.
#TakeBackTheTech
You can watch the videos here ( http://bit.ly/3l95Dd8 ) and share your thoughts with us.
#TakeBackTheTech
What is #OnlineGBV?
@KorrJorrJeng
“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
@KorrJorrJeng
“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 & 
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
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
#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
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“Examples of #OnlineGBV in The #Gambia this year include:
Stalking & defamation
Bullying
Exploitation
Hate speech & damaging reputation/credibility” @KorrJorrJeng
Got other examples? Share with us using #LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
Stalking & defamation Bullying Exploitation 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
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 network
#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
The first session with @KorrJorrJeng ended on a very interactive and insightful note.
Again, we are excited for this network
#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.
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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.
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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.
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@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
“Over
% of Senegalese women population are victims of #GBV”.
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“Over
% 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:
Informed people on #GBV.
Started conversations on #GBV.
Pushed for change.” Fatima Zahra Ba
#LetTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
This campaign:
Informed people on #GBV. Started conversations on #GBV. 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
#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.
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“It ( #TotalShutDownKE) started at a period in #Kenya when women were victims of #IPV, femicide and #GBV that no one was talking about.”
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“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
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Quick tips to protect yourself from doxing from Nancy:
Block people actively anti-feminist.
Show up for each other.
Post absolutely necessary information online.
Remain anonymous.
Recognize the white conservative power that owns the internet.
#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
Block people actively anti-feminist.Show up for each other.Post absolutely necessary information online. Remain anonymous.Recognize the white conservative power that owns the internet. #LetsTalkOGBVGambia
Use factor authentication on all your platforms. 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 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
Power
#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
The members are using various prompts and scenarios to advance on a strategy that will help with the network.
Collaboration
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.
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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
Be alert.
Be vigilant.
Be informed.” Anna Annette Sambou - @ShoawGambia
#LetsTalkOGBVGambia
#TakeBackTheTech
It’s a wrap for day and we are very grateful for the sessions and the space 
. 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
and we are very grateful for the sessions and the space . 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
