Just like walking down the street in the real world, we need to be safe in the virtual world. Having your image taken, manipulated and shared without permission is a violation of privacy, dignity, autonomy and can be a devastating experience. The feelings of fear, anxiety, loss of self-esteem and sense of powerlessness are real and enduring.
And it’s women, girls, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities who are more likely to have their images abused online.
However, tech companies and policymakers place greater value on protecting copyright than addressing online misogyny and violence. Infringing copyright results in swift removal of content and legal penalties, while survivors of online violence face barriers and have few legal rights.
Join the fight against digital violence. Say NO to:
Non-consensual sharing of intimate images or “revenge porn” that suggests someone deserved retribution or consented to making pornography
Deepfakes that manipulate imagery using machine learning/AI
Upskirting to take non-consensual images up a skirt or dress
Be part of bodyright, the world’s first ‘copyright’ to stop online body abuse. Launched by UNFPA, it demands images of our bodies are given the same respect and protection as music, film and even corporate logos.
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Claim your bodyright. Help end online violence.
