We are set to kick-off day 2️⃣ of our 3️⃣ 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!

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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 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.

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What is #OnlineGBV?

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“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.

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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”

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“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

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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

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“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

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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‼️

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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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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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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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“Over 6️⃣0️⃣% of Senegalese women population are victims of #GBV”.

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“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

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“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

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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

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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.

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➡️Use 2️⃣ 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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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It’s a wrap for day 2️⃣ 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

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