27/11/2025
SeniorPrincipal Magistrate Hon.Wasike took us through the deeper part of types and effects of Digital violence against women and girls is a growing concern, encompassing various forms of abuse, including:
1: *Online Harassment*: Verbal abuse, trolling, and targeted threats aimed at silenting or intimidating women.
2 *Image-Based Abuse (Revenge P**n)* Non-consensual sharing of intimate images, often to shame or control.
3 *Cyberstalking*: Persistent monitoring or contact that creates fear and anxiety.
4: *Deepfake P**nography*: Fabricating explicit content using a person's likeness, often for exploitation or blackmail.
5:*Gender-Based Hate Speech*: Spreading misogynistic or discriminatory content to degrade women.
6 *Cyberflashing*: Sending unsolicited explicit images via messaging apps or social media.
7: *Doxxing*: Publicly releasing personal information, leading to real-world dangers.
8: *Sextortion*: Coercing victims into providing intimate images or favors under threat of public exposure.
He didn't leave out to make us understand the Consequences of *digital violence how severe it be...this one's include
A: *Physical and Emotional Harm*: Anxiety, depression, and social isolation.
B: *Financial Loss*: Income loss, costs associated with removing abusive content, and potential job loss.
C:*Reputation Damage*: Long-term impact on personal and professional reputation.
D *Social Exclusion*: Women may self-censor or withdraw from online spaces.
The unknown impact came when he took us through the *Laws and regulations* which are very involving to address digital violence and its penalties.
Hon.Wasike emphasised that if you're experiencing digital violence, don't hesitate to reach out to local support from.organizations that stands in for the voiceless or authorities for help since digital violence is a crime.
