Representatives of government institutions and civil society organizations convened at the National Gender and Equality Commission for a stakeholder engagement on technology-facilitated gender-based violence, femicide and women’s participation in public and political spaces.
The discussions traced the growing effect of online harassment, threats and other forms of technology-enabled abuse on women and girls, and how those experiences erode safety, confidence and the ability to take part in public life. Participants reviewed existing legal and policy frameworks and identified gaps and practical openings to strengthen prevention, reporting, survivor support and accountability.
Participants stressed that government and civil society must work together so that women who experience violence and online abuse can access timely and effective support. As the country looks ahead to the 2027 General Election, one message carried across the room: women should be able to participate, lead and speak out without fear of intimidation, harassment or violence.
The engagement closed with calls for stronger accountability mechanisms, survivor-centered protection and coordinated action across the institutions responsible for addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence, femicide and the barriers limiting women’s participation.
