{"id":17732,"date":"2020-10-14T15:41:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T13:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intombi.de\/blog\/girlsgetequal-together-against-digital-violence-and-for-equal-rights-for-girls-worldwide\/"},"modified":"2021-06-10T16:02:38","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T14:02:38","slug":"girlsgetequal-together-against-digital-violence-and-for-equal-rights-for-girls-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intombi.de\/en\/blog\/girlsgetequal-together-against-digital-violence-and-for-equal-rights-for-girls-worldwide\/","title":{"rendered":"#girlsgetequal – Together against digital violence and for equal rights for girls worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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“There is no real equality in any country in the world<\/strong>. Many girls in the world are still thwarted, underestimated and ignored.<\/strong> Instead of taking on leadership roles in business, politics and society, they fight against outdated role models, experience violence<\/strong> and hatred in social media. But every girl should be able to live self-determined<\/strong> and actively shape the world around her.” (Plan)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

How this can be done and how we can stand up together for real equality<\/strong>? Pia from Plan International<\/strong> will tell you.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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With Plan International against digital violence and for equality #FreeToBeOnline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“The results of our “Free to be online” report<\/a><\/strong> have made it clear to me: Digital violence is not an individual problem <\/strong>but affects many girls and young women around the world – and that is shocking! For this reason, we must speak out, recognise and name digital violence – no matter what form it takes – and hold the perpetrators accountable<\/strong>. This is the only way to make social media safer, freer and more equal for everyone<\/strong> – especially for girls and young women,” Pia (27, from Hamburg) <\/strong>tells us. She works for Plan International Deutschland e.V.<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Photo: Pia from Plan International Germany<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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“Girls Get Equal” – A campaign for real equality<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

“As part of our global campaign for real equality “Girls Get Equal”<\/strong>, this year we are putting a special focus on our report on digital violence experienced<\/strong> by women and girls on social media: “Free to be online? – Experiences of girls and young women with digital violence”.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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But who is Plan International and what do they do<\/strong><\/strong>?<\/a>Weiterlesen<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Plan International <\/strong>is an independent development cooperation and humanitarian aid organization<\/strong>. Girls and boys worldwide<\/strong> should have the same rights and opportunities <\/strong>and actively shape their future.To achieve this, Plan International implements sustainable community development projects <\/strong>efficiently and transparently in its more than 75 partner<\/strong> countries and responds quickly to emergencies and disasters<\/strong> that threaten children’s lives.Their global goal: 100 million girls to learn, lead, decide and develop their full potential.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plan International surveyed over 14,000 girls and women from 22 countries, including 1,000 in Germany, about their experiences on social media. Here are the results:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    These are the most important findings of the international report at a glanc<\/strong>e:<\/a>Weiterlesen<\/a><\/div><\/div>

    \u25b8 58 percent<\/strong> of the girls surveyed have experienced harassment on social media<\/strong>.\u25b8 The platform on which those affected are harassed the most worldwide is Facebook (39 percent), followed by Instagram (23 percent)<\/strong>, YouTube and Snapchat (10 percent each), Twitter (9 percent), and Tik Tok (6 percent).\u25b8 24 percent<\/strong> of the girls affected feel fear, which can be felt physically<\/strong>, as a result of insults, put-downs and threats.\u25b8 42 percent <\/strong>have lower self-esteem or less self-confidence<\/strong> as a result, also 42 percent feel mentally or emotionally stressed<\/strong>.\u25b8 50 percent <\/strong>of girls report experiencing harassment more often on social media than on the street<\/strong>.\u25b8 13 percent<\/strong> of the girls affected say they use social media less<\/strong>, 13 percent no longer post, and 8 percent leave the platform.<\/strong>You can find the whole report here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    This is why digital violence is a problem – especially for girls and women.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Digital violence not only affects their personal lives and restricts their freedom<\/strong>, it is also an expression of a lack of equality<\/strong>: Girls and women cannot exercise their right to move safely and freely on social media. Instead, they are muzzled and left alone<\/strong> with their experiences. This has to change!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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    intombi for girls \u2013 how you can be a part of it!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    \ud83d\udc49 We are also interested in your story! <\/strong> In our #girlsforgirls Online Passion Magazin<\/strong>,\u00a0we introduce you every week to exciting and super strong young women, projects and important tips, all about a passion. We call this week- PassionWeek! <\/strong>\ud83e\udd29 For a successful start into the future – according to our motto #girlsforgirls<\/a>\u00a0!\ud83d\udc6d\ud83d\udc95\ud83c\udf0d Contact us and become the author of your life story – info@intombi.de<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    What can we all do about digital violence on social media? Here’s how you can be a part of it too<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    In an open letter,<\/strong> Plan International is calling on social media companies<\/strong> to create effective and accessible reporting mechanisms specifically for gender-based digital violence<\/strong>, so that perpetrators can be held accountable. With your signature, you can play a part in making social media safer for girls and women.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In addition to your signature, you can also participate with a photo and your statement or a short story<\/strong>, like the girls from our girls’ editorial team. What do you want for girls worldwide?<\/strong> What would you like to draw attention to or what do you think needs to change for real equality?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Important: Please use the #GirlsGetEqual and #FreeToBeOnline<\/strong> and link the social media accounts of Plan International and intombi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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