Legal Toolkit: Cyber Harassment
A practical legal guide for women human rights defenders, journalists, activists, lawyers and survivors facing cyber harassment in Africa.
Last updated · October 15, 2026
This RFLD legal toolkit is a practical guide for women human rights defenders, journalists, activists, NGOs, lawyers and survivors of digital violence in Africa.
Why it matters
Online attacks against women are rising and many survivors do not know which laws protect them. The toolkit helps them document abuse and find a legal route.
What is inside
- Forms of cyber harassment and technology-facilitated violence
- How to document and preserve evidence
- Legal options and reporting routes
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