Technology has become a powerful tool in activism for women’s and children’s rights, helping to raise awareness and educate communities about violence and societal problems face by the most vulnerable groups.
Through online campaigns in various digital platforms, activists have been able to communicate and mobilise effectivity.
However, in their courageous act of speaking out, the very technology they rely on to spread their message, is also used to silence, intimidate and target them and those they are advocating for.
A technological phenomenon called digital violence.
With the increasing connectivity, women and children’s rights activists are able to successfully gather support and take their message to the streets.
However the same technology that they use raise awareness, is also used by bullies to perpetrate hate and fear.
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