The side event will provide a high-level, multi-stakeholder platform to discuss concreteregulatory and policy responses to preventing and responding to cyberviolence against girls across the globe.
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.
