by David Indeje | Feb 14, 2025 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
In today’s digital age, online spaces have become a new frontier for gender-based violence. Cyberbullying and Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) are increasingly prevalent, posing significant threats, particularly to women and girls. A recent...
by Neema Mujesia | Feb 6, 2025 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet, kictanet post
In Kenya, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) has become a growing concern, particularly with the widespread adoption of digital platforms. Women, girls, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are disproportionately targeted with cyber harassment,...
by Florence Awino | Feb 3, 2025 | Gender, Highlights
Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) is a growing global crisis, with its prevalence rising sharply across Africa. While much of the reporting and research on OGBV focuses on high-profile individuals such as politicians, journalists, and human rights defenders, it’s...
by David Indeje | Dec 4, 2024 | child online protection, Gender, Highlights
By Valarie Waswa On November 25, 2024, KICTANet’s Legal Fellow and Gender Digital Rights Advocate, Valarie Waswa, participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) to address the pressing issue of Technology-Facilitated...
by David Indeje | Dec 2, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
By Cherie Oyier As we observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we are confronted with the alarming rise of technology facilitated-gender-based violence (TFGBV). TFGBV, which disproportionately impacts women, girls and other gender minorities,...
by David Indeje | Nov 18, 2024 | Gender, Highlights, kictanet post
KICTANet is among ten awardees selected by the Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) for their innovative solutions to tackling the gender digital divide. The ten awardees – eight of whom are women-led – will receive financial support ranging from $500,000 to USD...
