Understanding
Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV)
Online harassment isn’t just “part of being online.”
It’s real, harmful, and affects people’s lives.
What does it look like?
A partner sharing private images without consent (ex: nude photos shared in a Telegram group chat)
A stranger sending an unsolicited explicit photo (ex: dick pics)
Someone receives threats for sharing their personal story (ex: threatening comments or DMs related to murder, rape, etc.)
Online violence is real violence.
It’s time we take it seriously.
Cyberflashing
Cyberflashing Cyberflashing is when someone sends unwanted sexually explicit images—like photos or videos of genitals—without your consent. It can happen…Doxxing
Doxxing Doxxing is when someone shares your personal information—like your name, address, phone number, or workplace—online without your consent, often…Gendered Disinformation
Gendered Disinformation Gendered Disinformation is a targeted form of online abuse that spreads false or misleading information specifically designed to…Impersonation & Identity Theft
Impersonation & Identity Theft Impersonation happens when someone pretends to be you online—creating fake accounts, sending messages in your name,…
