Eye on Video

Violence against women is now taking new forms and occurring in online spaces or through the use of ICTs. As more and more women go online using computers and mobile phones, many are silenced through acts of violence, sexism and censorship. In most cases women do not know what to do to protect themselves against such violations. Nor are there adequate measures adopted by telecommunications companies, internet service providers and software developers to protect users’ privacy, security and safety. In the attached clipping, Jan Moolman from APC Women’s Networking Support Programme (APC WNSP) speaks about the need to protect women’s rights online (www.ips.org)