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Reclaiming Digital Spaces for Women and Girls
Gender-based violence remains widespread, with one in three women globally experiencing physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. As more of life takes place online, these harms are being repeated and amplified in digital spaces through harassment, stalking and the misuse of personal images.
The risks are growing. Research from Sensity AI shows that over 90 per cent of deepfake images online are non-consensual sexual content, and the vast majority depict women. Women in public life, including journalists, politicians and activists, often face coordinated digital attacks intended to discredit or silence them. Those with limited connectivity or digital literacy are at increased risk of exploitation, widening existing inequalities.
As the world marks 30 years since the Beijing Declaration, the 2025 UNiTE theme, “End digital violence against all women and girls,” calls for stronger protection and accountability across the digital ecosystem. This includes more effective laws, better enforcement, safer platform design and support that centres the needs and rights of survivors. The campaign reflects a global priority: ensuring that every woman and girl can learn, work and participate online with confidence and dignity.
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There is #NoExcuse for Digital Violence Against Women and Girls
What is MTN doing to fight GBV?
MTN supports 16 Days of Activism by using our reach and digital platforms to raise awareness about technology-facilitated abuse and guide people to credible safety resources. Through the theme CTRL + ALT + HEAL, we encourage a digital and emotional reset that promotes safer and more respectful online behaviour. We focus on three areas:
Awareness & education: Expert-led CTRL + ALT + HEAL sessions and survivor-informed content that help people recognise online harassment, protect their digital information and find reliable support.
Technology-enabled support: Partnerships with leading safety organisations, including the Internet Watch Foundation and the I AM Collective, to prevent harmful content, provide wellbeing tools and offer safe digital spaces.
Local action: MTN teams across our footprint collaborate with community organisations, government partners and GBV programmes to deliver relevant, responsible and locally meaningful initiatives.
MTN's commitments to supporting gender equality
What can you do to fight GBV?
Digital spaces should promote empowerment and safety. They were originally designed to enhance communication and, enable connection and access to information, education and economic participation. But for countless women and girls, the promise of digital spaces is overshadowed by daily harassment, stalking, and abuse.
We all have a role to play in making technology safe and empowering for everyone. Here’s how you can take action during the 16 Days of Activism—and beyond: