Digital spaces should empower women and girls. Instead, they often expose them to harassment, abuse, and control. What begins as a seemingly innocent message, comment, or post can escalate into real-life threats and violence. Private photos are shared without consent, false information spreads rapidly, locations are tracked, and AI is misused to create deepfakes intended to shame and silence women.
Join us as we rally for a world where technology is a force for equality – not harm. Currently the desired situation is far from reality.
1 in 3
women experience gender-based violence in their lifetime.
16-58%
of women and girls face digital violence.
90-95%
of deepfake videos are sexual images of women.
How to take action
- Strengthen accountability
Push for better laws and enforcement to hold perpetrators responsible. - Demand safer online spaces
Urge tech companies to hire more women, remove harmful content promptly, and respond effectively to abuse reports. - Support survivors
Fund women’s rights organizations and movements to provide real resources for those affected. - Promote prevention
Invest in digital literacy and online safety training for women and girls, and support programs that challenge toxic online cultures.
Together, we can reclaim digital spaces and build a future where technology fosters equality.
Online safety 101
What every woman and girl should know. Dive into this UN explainer to find everything you need to know about staying safe online.
AI used against women
AI is fueling new forms digital violence and being weaponized against women and girls everywhere. Learn how we can reclaim digital spaces.
About the ACT campaign
The ACT programme is a joint effort of the European Commission and UN Women. The programme strengthens feminist movements through direct funding, technical support, and coordinated advocacy. It centers the priorities of women’s rights organizations and promotes stronger protection systems. PAX has been working for years on the Women, Peace & Security-agenda and is supporter of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
