Lockdown measures in response to Covid-19 has amplified and extended breeding grounds for online abuse, leading to greater challenges for the online safety of women and non-binary people, particularly from Black and minoritised backgrounds. With the likelihood of there being a second spike, it is crucial we learn and mitigate the impact the pandemic has on all forms of violence against women and marginalised communities. In response, during the summer, Glitch! and End the Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) undertook the largest investigation into gender-based and intersectional abuse online. Our new report, The Ripple Effect: Covid-19 and the Epidemic of Online Abuse, details key findings into the diverse experiences and patterns of online abuse, and the psychological, social, and behavioural impact - especially on those with multi-intersecting identities.

Join us for a one hour discussion where we’ll:

• Share our insights into how hundreds of women and non-binary people have experienced online abuse during pandemic
• Outline key recommendations for tech companies, government, employers and civil society organisations
• Answer questions about the report and the gendered online impact of Covid-19

With online abuse increasing during the pandemic, it’s more important than ever before to discuss what can be done to tackle this ripple effect by key institutions. Urgent action is needed across society to address the undercurrent of online abuse. We hope that you will join us to better understand the current situation, as well as what must be done to change the tide.

Speakers for this event are:

• Marsha de Cordova MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities
• Sian Elliots, Policy Officer, TUC
• Rosie Carter, Policy Officer, Hope Not Hate
• Sarah Green, Director of EVAW
• Seyi Akiwowo, Director and Founder of Glitch

About Glitch

Glitch is a UK based charity (no. 1187714 ) recognised internationally for working to make the online space safe for all by raising awareness of online abuse and its impact through an intersectional lens, advocating for long term and systematic change from both tech companies and governments as well as delivering a range of educational programmes on digital citizenship, digital self care and safety.

About EVAW

The End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) is a leading coalition of specialist women’s support services, researchers, activists, survivors and NGOs working to end violence against women and girls in all its forms. Established in 2005, we campaign for every level of government to adopt better, more joined up approaches to ending and preventing violence against women and girls, and we challenge the wider cultural attitudes that tolerate and condone this abuse. The EVAW Coalition is a company limited by guarantee (no. 7317881) and a registered charity (no. 1161132).

How to Join

This training workshop will be delivered on Zoom. Our online code of conduct for participating and a Zoom link will be sent closer to the session. Please note the session will be recorded but only the presentation by Glitch and EVAW will be shared.

Access

We are committed to ensuring that this training workshop accommodates the needs of all womxn and non-binary people, interested in participating. If you require BSL interpretation, a stenographer or electronic notetaker or any other form of access support, please email info@fixtheglitch.org to talk further about the support that you need.