{"id":26960,"date":"2024-12-05T11:23:57","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T14:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/?p=26960"},"modified":"2025-02-06T14:17:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T17:17:39","slug":"25n-we-raise-our-voice-against-digital-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/25n-we-raise-our-voice-against-digital-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"#25N: We raise our voice against digital violence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every November 25th, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we renew our commitment to the fight against gender-based violence. At TEDIC, we emphasize that digital violence is real and disproportionately affects women and gender-diverse people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This 2024, we joined forces with communities of women to share experiences and collaborate in building a path towards gender equality. The spaces for reflection and collective action organized around November 25 march highlighted the urgent need to address the challenges we face against the various forms of digital violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"La Violencia Digital es Real - 25N\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F9Iil8-xcvs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through this blog, we invite you to relive with us the moments shared with diverse communities of women during the activities organized in observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discussion and Poster <em>Minga<\/em> at FACSO-UNA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On November 22, the Faculty of Social Sciences of the National University of Asuncion hosted the event \u201cJuntas, libres y sin miedo\u201d, in which TEDIC and Ku\u00f1a Sorora participated as guest organizations.The event, led by the student organization Sununu, included a discussion and a<em> minga <\/em>to create posters for the November 25 march, with the goal of reflecting on and taking action towards the elimination of gender-based violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"26825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-23-at-14.13.35.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-23-at-14.13.35.jpeg 751w, https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-23-at-14.13.35-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"26827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-23-at-14.16.03.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-23-at-14.16.03.jpeg 751w, https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-23-at-14.16.03-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"26829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-23-at-14.16.34.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-23-at-14.16.34.jpeg 751w, https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-23-at-14.16.34-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the conversation, L\u00eda Rodr\u00edguez, head of community, presented safety tools and facilitated a discussion on the importance of protecting our rights in the digital environment. Ku\u00f1a Sorora also shared information about the protection system in situations of violence. The event culminated with a <em>minga <\/em>for creating posters, a creative moment in which participants crafted slogans and messages to take to the November 25 march.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collaboration with the Ministry of Women<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of our initiatives, Pamela Peralta, gender and technology coordinator, participated in a collaborative video with the Ministry of Women and the Inter-institutional Roundtable for the Prevention of Violence against Women (PREVIM). Under the slogan \u201cUnidas por la Paz, Juntos y Juntas contra la Violencia\u201d the PREVIM Board carried out an awareness campaign to reflect, take action, and not remain indifferent to violence. This material conveyed a clear message about the need for collective action to eliminate different forms of violence, while emphasizing that digital violence is real and that we must protect ourselves in the virtual environment. The video was shared extensively on social media, helping to raise awareness and educate the community about women&#8217;s rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tedicpy\/video\/7439733286261329208\" data-video-id=\"7439733286261329208\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@tedicpy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tedicpy?refer=embed\">@tedicpy<\/a> <p>\ud83d\udce2 Este 25N, mes de la no violencia contra las mujeres, recordamos que la violencia digital es real. \ud83d\udcbb\u274c \u00a1Sigamos construyendo espacios en l\u00ednea y fuera de l\u00ednea seguros para todas!<\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c sonido original - TEDIC Paraguay - TEDIC Paraguay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/sonido-original-TEDIC-Paraguay-7439733282798832440?refer=embed\">\u266c sonido original &#8211; TEDIC Paraguay &#8211; TEDIC Paraguay<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Social Media to the Streets: A Campaign in Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To amplify our message, we collaborated with influencers who shared their experiences of gender-based digital violence and spread our content within their communities to extend the campaign&#8217;s reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@romimendozamurto\/video\/7440597076867616055\" data-video-id=\"7440597076867616055\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@romimendozamurto\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@romimendozamurto?refer=embed\">@romimendozamurto<\/a> <p>siempre digo que la experiencia de la mujer es universal, ninguna est\u00e1 sola en este camino. este lunes luch\u00e1 por tus derechos y contra todo tipo de violencia, y si no pod\u00e9s luchar, apoy\u00e1 desde tus posibilidades. pod\u00e9s encontrar m\u00e1s info en las redes de @TEDIC Paraguay <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c sonido original - romi\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/sonido-original-7440597104996322104?refer=embed\">\u266c sonido original &#8211; romi<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, we also aimed to try something new by taking our message beyond screens and into public spaces. We selected five advertising spots in five strategic locations across Asunci\u00f3n, covering high-traffic areas for public transportation, cars, and pedestrians. The campaign included digital formats with videos and vinyl posters, reinforcing the message: <strong>&#8220;Digital violence is real&#8221;<\/strong>, accompanied by a link to our website with more resources on the topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-06-at-14.00.57.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"27275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-06-at-14.00.57.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-06-at-14.00.57.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-06-at-14.00.57-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-06-at-14.00.56.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" data-id=\"27272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-06-at-14.00.56.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-06-at-14.00.56.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-06-at-14.00.56-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-06-at-14.00.56-768x431.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our presence in the streets lasted for more than two months, resulting in an increase in web traffic for <em>&#8220;Digital violence is real&#8221;<\/em>, with an average of 200 new visits per month. Additionally, we received dozens of photos from people who spotted our posters and videos in the city, sharing their significance through WhatsApp and social media. This response reaffirms the need to continue raising awareness about the impact of digital violence in our lives and to take this message where it is needed most: public spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Violencia digital es real - V\u00eda P\u00fablica\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UUiS4vUnwhg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our commitment remains to continue fighting, educating, and empowering so that all women and gender-diverse individuals can live without fear, both in physical and digital spaces. Our goal is to influence public policies against digital violence by adopting an interinstitutional approach to prevention and mitigation. We focus not only on punitive measures but also on developing comprehensive strategies to address this issue holistically. For us, addressing gender-based violence also means examining situations that remain hidden or overlooked, such as digital gender violence\u2014the reproduction of a patriarchal culture in digital environments, which is further intensified through the use of communication and information technologies (ICTs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Seminar on Feminism in Local Communities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the November 25 activities, the National Coordinator of Peasant and Indigenous Women (CONAMURI) organized a training day to empower women from various regions of the country. During this event, TEDIC offered a digital security workshop for the leaders of the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"346\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-15.28.49.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-15.28.49.jpeg 346w, https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-05-at-15.28.49-168x300.jpeg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the workshop, we addressed strategies to identify and mitigate online risks, focusing on the importance of privacy, consent and prevention of unauthorized dissemination of images. Our head of community, L\u00eda Rodr\u00edguez, led the sessions, promoting the digital empowerment of participants and strengthening their capacity to be agents of change in defending their digital rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plenary Sessions of the Articulaci\u00f3n Feminista del Paraguay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TEDIC is part of the Articulaci\u00f3n Feminista del Paraguay, a platform of organizations and activists committed to the defense of women&#8217;s rights and gender equality. This network of women and gender-diverse individuals allows us to coordinate collective actions, such as press conferences and marches in Asunci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between September and November, we participated in the plenary sessions of the Articulaci\u00f3n, which served as key discussion spaces for defining and shaping the content and demands to be included in the manifesto read at the November 25 march in Asunci\u00f3n. During these sessions, we contributed to the debate on digital violence, emphasizing it as one of the main issues that remains largely invisible today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teamwork was key to take to the streets and reaffirm that the fight against digital violence is part of building a fairer society. Each action of the day, from the content of the manifesto to the work of the artistic, finance, communication and security teams, was made possible thanks to the collective effort. Together we made the march a safe and inclusive space to raise our voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We marched together because digital violence is real<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the November 25 march we gathered in Plaza Uruguaya. TEDIC raised its voice under the slogan \u201cDigital violence is real\u201d, alongside a group of volunteers carrying posters and signs with powerful messages. These messages shed light on the issue of online gender discrimination, denouncing forms such as threats, cyberbullying, identity theft, and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, among others. In this sense, digital violence reflects the same social problems that exist in non-digital environments and extends beyond the internet, directly affecting the bodies and mental health of those who suffer from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-26-at-09.06.14.jpeg\" alt=\"Cartel de la violencia digital es real en la marcha\" class=\"wp-image-26833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-26-at-09.06.14.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-26-at-09.06.14-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-26-at-09.06.14-768x577.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the march, we handed out fans with digital safety guides, reinforcing the importance of protecting our rights in the virtual environment. It was a day full of energy, unity and determination, where our voices resounded loudly, demanding real change towards a more inclusive and just society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"26839\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-26-at-09.14.45.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-26-at-09.14.45.jpeg 751w, https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-26-at-09.14.45-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"26835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-26-at-09.15.04.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-26-at-09.15.04.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-26-at-09.15.04-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"26838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-26-at-09.13.05.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-26-at-09.13.05.jpeg 751w, https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-26-at-09.13.05-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fight is collective, and only together can we move towards a safer, fairer, and more equal environment for all people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every November 25th, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we renew our commitment to the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":26847,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1233,1078],"tags":[1389,887,1583,1053,1593,1506,2082],"class_list":["post-26960","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en","category-gender","tag-freedom-of-expression","tag-gender-en","tag-gender-violence-online","tag-genero-en","tag-libertad-de-expresion-en","tag-ogbv","tag-tfgbv-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26960","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26960"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26960\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27280,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26960\/revisions\/27280"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26847"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26960"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26960"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tedic.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26960"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}