Violence Against Women and Girls - 16 Days of Activism
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence for 2025 takes place from November 25 to December 10. This year's UN Women-led theme is "UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls," which highlights the growing threat of online harassment, image-based abuse, and digital coercive control. The campaign involves various global, national, and local efforts to raise awareness, challenge violence, and promote a safer environment for women and girls both online and offline.
Digital abuse is a form of domestic abuse that uses technology to control, harass, or intimidate.
It can include:
- Monitoring your phone or social media
- Restricting access to devices or accounts
- Sharing or threatening to share private images
- Using tracking apps or spyware without consent
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, help is available. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or someone else, COMPASS can guide you to the right support. Call 0330 333 7 444 or visit https://www.essexcompass.org.uk/
Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Board (SETDAB) have useful information and resources linked to digital abuse which can be found by accessing the link below:
https://setdab.org/domestic-digital-stalking/