UNiTE to End Digital Violence: Why This Year’s 16 Days of Activism Matters More Than Ever

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How Does Digital Violence Harm Women, And Who Can We Turn to for Help? 

Every year, the world comes together from November 25 to December 10 for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
And this year’s global theme is bold, urgent, and deeply necessary:

“UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls.”

Why?
Because harm no longer happens only in physical spaces.
It now happens on our phones, in our inboxes, in our comment sections, in places meant to connect us but now used to silence, shame, and violate women.

Cyberbullying.
Image-based abuse.
Online harassment.
Threats.
Doxxing.
Non-consensual sharing of private content.

These are not “internet issues.”
They are real violence, with real emotional consequences.



Digital Violence Is Still Violence, And It Leaves Invisible Wounds

For many women, online abuse doesn’t end when the screen turns off.
It follows them into their thoughts, their self-esteem, their relationships, their work, and their emotional balance.

That is why this year’s theme matters:
It forces us to face a form of violence society often minimizes — even though its psychological impact is deep and lasting.

But here’s what matters even more:

No woman should ever walk through this alone.

Here Are Safe, Trusted Help Centers You Can Turn To

I’ve carefully woven together global and Nigeria-based help centers that provide real support, real education, and real tools for survivors of digital and gender-based violence.

These are safe, confidential, and survivor-sensitive:

GLOBAL SUPPORT CENTERS

1. UN Women – Digital Safety & GBV Prevention Hub

Provides education, awareness, and survivor-centered information on online abuse.

2. UNFPA Gender-Based Violence Information Hub

Offers guides, resources, and materials on identifying and responding to GBV in all forms.

3. Amnesty International – Online Abuse Toolkit

Helps identify cyber harassment, document incidents, and understand digital rights.

4. Cyber Civil Rights Initiative (CCRI)

A leading global support hub for victims of image-based abuse and cyber exploitation.

5. Women’s Rights Online (Web Foundation)

Focuses on women’s digital rights, safety, and online empowerment.

NIGERIA-BASED SUPPORT CENTERS

1. Mirabel Centre (Lagos)

A safe, confidential sexual assault and trauma support center with counseling and survivor services.

2. Stand to End Rape (STER)

Provides advocacy, counseling, survivor support, and information for all forms of GBV — including digital harassment.

3. Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT)

Supports survivors with referrals, information, and pathways to safety.

4. Nigerian Police Gender Desk Units

Trained to handle online harassment, stalking, and ICT-facilitated abuse reports.

5. NAPTIP (Online Exploitation & Grooming Cases)

Handles cases involving manipulation, exploitation, and tech-enabled abuse.

6. Growing with Peculiar Mindshift Coaching Consults

Provides Mindshift coaching, Trauma and stress healing, Mind rejuvenation.

Healing Is Part of Activism,  Your Emotional Wellbeing Matters Too

Digital violence does more than disrupt your peace — it wounds your sense of self.
Healing those wounds is not weakness.
It is power.
It is resistance.
It is activism.

This is why I am opening a gentle, supportive, empowering space this January:

The 30-Day Affirmation Challenge.
A daily journey to rebuild emotional strength, restore clarity, and help you step into 2025 with power and grounding.

This challenge is perfect for you if:

  • you’ve been emotionally shaken this year

  • you’ve dealt with online or offline harassment

  • you’re ready to reclaim your peace

  • you want to start the new year mentally strong


 Let’s UNiTE to Make Digital Spaces Safe for Every Woman and Girl

Violence may evolve, but so does our resistance.
When we raise our voices…
When we share resources…
When we protect our mental and emotional wellbeing…
When we stand together…

We change the narrative.

 If you want to start 2025 grounded, empowered, and emotionally strong,
Join the 30-Day Affirmation Challenge this January.

Comment “READY” or send a DM, and I’ll send you the details.

Together, we UNiTE.
Together, we heal.
Together, we rise.

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