"This document presents findings from a rapid review of available literature on what has worked to prevent cyber violence against women and girls. Key findings include: There is limited data on cyber violence against women and girls (VAWG) in general, and particularly on what works to prevent it ... There are powerful international human rights frameworks which could be used to prevent cyber VAWG ... However, the effectiveness of international human rights frameworks and laws is constrained by gaps in specialised national legislative and policy measures, mechanisms, procedures and expertise/skills ... There are guidelines for social media companies but there are severe problems in getting them to enforce them/follow up ... School-based interventions have potential to take primary prevention of cyber VAWG to scale ... Various apps and online tools have been developed, but these are mostly not evaluated ... Importance of contextualised, bottom up responses which acknowledge and address socio-cultural norms ... Social media and the internet have also been used by women for online advocacy to combat VAWG." (Overview, p.1-2)
Contents
1 Overview, 1
2 Methodology, 3
3 Approaches to preventing Cyber VAWG, 4
International legal standards, 5
International policies/local laws and policies, 6
Safeguards – working with private sector technology companies, 7
School-based interventions, 8
Online information and apps, 9
Advocacy, 10
4 References, 13