Digital Violence – The New Frontier of Gender‑Based Abuse**

Welcome to a special edition of our “16 Days of Activism Against Gender‑Based Violence” podcast series. In today’s episode, hosts Charmaine Prince and her guest Linda from Nairobi dive deep into the evolving landscape of violence against women and girls—especially the rapid surge of digital abuse that followed the pandemic’s “shadow” wave of domestic harm.

We’ll explore how traditional forms of GBV—intimate‑partner violence, workplace discrimination, community bias—are now spilling into the online world. From cyberbullying, doxxing, and AI‑generated deep‑fakes to catfishing, trolling, and misogynistic “manosphere” networks, our conversation maps out this unsettling digital minefield. The hosts also discuss the urgent need for education: why many still don’t recognize online harassment as violence, how we can empower women to become “sister‑keepers,” and what role schools, families, and policymakers must play.

A recurring theme is the future of the next generation. As kids grow up with iPads, Alexa, and AI assistants, the line between protection and exposure blurs. Charmaine and Linda argue for critical thinking over blind reliance on technology, urging us to teach digital literacy before digital victimhood takes root.

In a hopeful turn, the hosts propose practical steps—weekly “courage” spotlights, blogs, and safe‑space online forums—to spread knowledge, spark community dialogue, and build resilient networks that can push back against both old‑school and new‑school abuse.

Stay tuned as we unpack the realities of digital violence, share stories of resilience, and chart a path toward safer, more informed online spaces for women, girls, and the generations to come.

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