RFLD Launched New Legal Toolkit to Combat Cyber Harassment Across Africa

Dear RFLD Community,

 

We are proud to announce the launch of our groundbreaking RFLD Legal Toolkit: Cyber Harassment – a 115-page comprehensive presentation designed to protect and empower those facing digital violence across the African continent.

 

📊 WHY THIS TOOLKIT MATTERS NOW
The digital space has become a battlefield for human rights defenders:
  • Nearly 3 out of 4 women journalists face digital abuse globally
  • Digital violence is silencing activists and limiting press freedom
  • Sexual minorities face targeted online harassment daily
  • Legal protections remain inadequate in many African countries
  • Most victims don’t know their rights or where to seek help
 
The cost of inaction is too high. When digital violence goes unchecked, democracy suffers, voices are silenced, and human rights are violated.

 

🌍 WHAT’S INSIDE THE TOOLKIT

 

This comprehensive 122-slide presentation covers everything you need to know about fighting cyber harassment:

 

  1. Understanding Digital Violence
  2. Legal Frameworks
  3. Rights & Protections
  4. Practical Action Steps
  5. RFLD Support Network
  6. Real Success Stories
 
🎯 WHO SHOULD USE THIS TOOLKIT
Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) – facing online attacks for their advocacy work
Journalists – experiencing digital harassment and threats
Activists – targeted by disinformation and doxxing campaigns
NGO Workers – needing to protect their organizations and staff
Sexual Minorities – facing hate speech and discrimination online
Lawyers – defending victims of digital violence
Victims – seeking immediate help and legal remedies
 

📥 ACCESS THE TOOLKIT NOW

🔗 Download Here

 
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Offices: Ghana • Benin • Gambia | Active in 55 African Countries

 

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