Webinar organised by AMP BÉNIN and BougeLabs as part of the 2025 16 Days of Activism campaign.
1. Understanding the forms of GBV in digital environments
The panellists clearly presented the main forms of online violence:
- Cyberbullying
- Sextortion
- Identity theft
- Non-consensual sharing of images
- Misogynistic messages and verbal attacks
They also shared anonymised testimonies illustrating the consequences: anxiety, isolation, loss of self-esteem, and even danger.
Key message: online violence is real violence.
2. How young people can become actors of a digital space free from GBV
- Adopt ethical digital behaviour
- Refuse to share violent content
- Become peer educators
- Report abusive content
- Support victims in their efforts
- Promote digital feminism as a tool for mutual support
Key message: change starts with each of us.
3. Tools, protection and laws to fight GBV online
- The Beninese legal framework protecting victims
- Young people's digital rights
- Reporting methods: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok
- Good cybersecurity practices
- Free tools to strengthen your protection online
Key message: protecting yourself online means protecting your life.
4. Key questions from participants
- How can social networks be optimised to fight GBV?
- How can technology support survivors?
- What are the current challenges in the fight against digital GBV?
- How can children be taught responsible digital use?
The answers were relevant, contextualised and adapted to the Beninese reality.
5. Official thanks
To the panellists:
- Ms Amen MAMADOU BOUBA — the role of young people in a digital space free from GBV
- Ms Hélèna Myrriam CAPO-CHICHI CHOUBADE — analysis of the forms of digital violence
- Mr Thalès DOSSOU — tools, laws and good prevention practices
To the participants: more than 100 live and several hundred online.
To the technical team: broadcasting, coordination, moderation.
Watch the webinar again: recording on AMP BÉNIN's Facebook page
6. What next?
This webinar marks a starting point.
- Awareness-raising in local communities
- Mobilising volunteers as prevention agents
- Promoting safe and responsible digital use
- An ongoing fight against all forms of GBV
An Internet free from violence starts with informed and supportive users.
Closing message
Together, we have shown that it is possible to build a digital space where every young person can learn, express themselves and exist without fear. Let us keep acting, reporting and raising awareness. Change depends on us.
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