Preventing and Combating All Forms of Cyber Violence…

Objectives:

The side event will provide a high-level, multi-stakeholder platform to discuss concrete
regulatory and policy responses to preventing and responding to cyberviolence
against girls across the globe. Cyberviolence is not an isolated phenomenon; it forms
part of a broader continuum of gender-based violence that transcends physical
boundaries and manifests in digital spaces. The event aims to address this urgent
challenge by fostering dialogue between policymakers, civil society representatives
and technology stakeholders from different regions of the world, and draw on recent
research, the evolving legislative landscape within and outside the EU, including
ongoing work in multilateral fora, and the lived experiences of girls across the globe.
The expertise of technology stakeholders will help to explore practical ways of
addressing and mitigating specific aspects of cyberviolence.

• Recognise cyberviolence as a form of gender-based violence and highlight its
  prevalence, drivers, manifestations and disproportionate impact on girls.
• Promote effective prevention and response strategies by showcasing best
  practices and identifying gaps in legal, policy and institutional approaches at
  national, regional and international levels.
• Advance coordinated policy direction and international cooperation by exploring
  opportunities for alignment between national, regional and global efforts.
• Amplify girls' voices and ensure that policy responses reflect the everyday
  realities faced by girls online and offline, promoting youth-centred solutions.