Help end digital violence against women and girls
Join the global movement: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
On this page:
- Register for our dedicated webinars
- Resources for young people
- How to recognise tech-based abuse
- Resources for workplaces: sexual harassment
16 Days of Activism is a global campaign calling for an end to gender-based violence. It runs from 25 November to 10 December every year.
Technology-facilitated gender-based violence takes many forms – from abusive messages and image-based abuse to cyberstalking, impersonation and AI-generated deepfakes.
Women are more likely than men to be the target – especially if they’re in public or online-facing roles, such as activists, journalists, politicians and human rights defenders.
You can help prevent digital violence by registering for our webinars, or by using our online resources to spot the signs and support those impacted.
Register for our dedicated webinars
These sessions will provide practical advice and tools to help people stay safe, supported and in control when navigating digital spaces.
Please note: These sessions are designed for people 18 years and older.
An introduction to tech-based abuse
Thursday 26 November 2026, 12:00–1:00pm AEDT
This presentation covers:
- eSafety's role and reporting functions.
- The types of tech-based abuse and harms experienced in intimate relationships.
- How to respond and help someone experiencing tech-based abuse.
Risks and rewards of online communities: the experiences of girls and young women
Thursday 3 December 2026, 12:00–12:45pm AEDT
This presentation covers:
- How online spaces reinforce harmful gender stereotypes and behaviours.
- The risks and impacts of gendered abuse.
- How to support girls and young women navigate digital environments with confidence.
Recognising online coercive control in young people's lives
Tuesday 8 December 2026, 1:00–1:45pm AEDT
This presentation covers:
- How technology-facilitated coercive control impacts young people.
- The common red flags to watch for.
- Practical ways to respond and support those experiencing it.
The deepfake threat impacting girls and women: from awareness to action
Wednesday 9 December 2026, 1:30–2:15pm AEDT
This presentation covers:
- How girls and women are experiencing deepfake images and videos.
- The technological, social and cultural factors that are influencing the creation and distribution of deepfakes.
- Strategies to prevent and respond to online abuse that uses deepfake images and videos.
Resources for young people
It’s important we support children and young people to understand and recognise online gender-based abuse so they can safely speak out against it and report it.
Share these resources with young people in your home and community:
How to recognise tech-based abuse
Domestic, family and sexual violence can also happen online or through digital technology. This includes forms of tech-based coercive control.
Some common signs and behaviours include:
- harassing or threatening online behaviours
- cyberstalking, such as tracking activities or movements online
- restricting or controlling online communication.
Our resources can help you deal with this form of abuse. This includes links to advice about how to get help, as well as safe ways to stay connected with your family, friends and community.
Resources for workplaces: sexual harassment
Workplace sexual harassment is often a form of gender-based violence and covers a range of behaviours that create a risk of harm at work. Women are at particular risk of experiencing workplace sexual harassment both off and online.
Explore our resources on how to deal with online abuse in the workplace, including sexual harassment, developed by eSafety and Safe Work Australia.
Last updated: 20/08/2026