Category Archives: 20200908

8 September 2020 12:00 ~ Report Launch: The Ripple Effect: Covid-19 and the Epidemic of Online Abuse – Glitch with EVAW – Online

A lunchtime discussion on this new report’s findings on the gendered impact of Covid-19 online

Lockdown measures in response to Covid-19 has amplified and extended breeding grounds for online abuse, leading to greater challenges for the online safety of women and non-binary people, particularly from Black and minoritised backgrounds. With the likelihood of there being a second spike, it is crucial we learn and mitigate the impact the pandemic has on all forms of violence against women and marginalised communities. In response, during the summer, Glitch! and End the Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) undertook the largest investigation into gender-based and intersectional abuse online. Our new report, The Ripple Effect: Covid-19 and the Epidemic of Online Abuse, details key findings into the diverse experiences and patterns of online abuse, and the psychological, social, and behavioural impact – especially on those with multi-intersecting identities.

Join us for a one hour discussion where we’ll:

  • Share our insights into how hundreds of women and non-binary people have experienced online abuse during pandemic
  • Outline key recommendations for tech companies, government, employers and civil society organisations
  • Answer questions about the report and the gendered online impact of Covid-19

With online abuse increasing during the pandemic, it’s more important than ever before to discuss what can be done to tackle this ripple effect by key institutions. Urgent action is needed across society to address the undercurrent of online abuse. We hope that you will join us to better understand the current situation, as well as what must be done to change the tide.

Speakers for this event are:

  • Sian Elliots, Policy Officer, TUC
  • Marsha de Cordova MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities
  • Sarah Green, Director of EVAW
  • Seyi Akiwowo, Director and Founder of Glitch

About Glitch

Glitch is a UK based charity (no. 1187714 ) recognised internationally for working to make the online space safe for all by raising awareness of online abuse and its impact through an intersectional lens, advocating for long term and systematic change from both tech companies and governments as well as delivering a range of educational programmes on digital citizenship, digital self care and safety.

About EVAW

The End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) is a leading coalition of specialist women’s support services, researchers, activists, survivors and NGOs working to end violence against women and girls in all its forms. Established in 2005, we campaign for every level of government to adopt better, more joined up approaches to ending and preventing violence against women and girls, and we challenge the wider cultural attitudes that tolerate and condone this abuse. The EVAW Coalition is a company limited by guarantee (no. 7317881) and a registered charity (no. 1161132).

How to Join

This training workshop will be delivered on Zoom. Our online code of conduct for participating and a Zoom link will be sent closer to the session. Please note the session will be recorded but only the presentation by Glitch and EVAW will be shared.

Access

We are committed to ensuring that this training workshop accommodates the needs of all womxn and non-binary people, interested in participating. If you require BSL interpretation, a stenographer or electronic notetaker or any other form of access support, please email info@fixtheglitch.org to talk further about the support that you need.

Free – but please register online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/report-launch-the-ripple-effect-covid-19-and-the-epidemic-of-online-abuse-tickets-118510615441

September 4, 2020

8 September 2020 13:00 ~ The Role of Academia in Realising the Promise of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda – Centre for Women, Peace and Security – Online

Speakers

  • Dr Jeni Klugman
    Managing Director of Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace and Security
  • Joana Ama Osei-Tutu
    Head of the Kofi Annan Women, Peace and Security Institute (WPSI)
  • Professor Jacqui True
    Director of Monash University’s Centre for Gender, Peace and Security
  • Dr Torunn L. Tryggestad
    Director of the PRIO Gender, Peace and Security Centre

Chair

  • Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini (MBE)
    Director, LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security

As we look forward to the next decade of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, this event will examine the role, contributions and potential of academic institutions – in research, advocacy, education and cross-sector engagement – in addressing the gaps that exist, determining how best to prepare and serve the next generation and contribute to the full realisation of the WPS agenda.

Twenty years ago, in adopting Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, the UN Security Council recognised the critical role that women play in preventing conflicts and building peace, and committed to upholding women’s rights in the global peace and security arena. Ten resolutions and over 80 states now support the ‘Women, Peace and Security agenda’. There is ample research, evidence and practical guidance and experience in terms of how to improve international humanitarian and security processes to ensure the participation and protection of women.  Yet, in practice there are persistent and systemic obstacles to implementation and achievement of positive change. The UN has failed to align country-specific activities to its WPS objectives and the commitment of national governments is undermined by engagement in warfare,  supplying arms and an overall lack of investment and funding. Women peacebuilders undertake innovative activities, learn from each other and locally effect real change. Yet these lessons and experiences are rarely translated into international policy change and local implementation at a time when conflict and violent extremism are escalating and new threats such as climate-induced disasters and a global pandemic abound.

The problems are identified, the challenges well understood, and even the solutions are provided. But systemic change in standard practices is lacking. The lessons that should be learnt from successes, failures and good practice in a range of contexts are rarely taught or addressed effectively.

The inertia in global institutions is at direct odds with the growing interest from a new generation of students and practitioners, who understand the relevance and importance of the WPS agenda to breaking the stalemate that hounds formal peace processes, relief and development efforts.

This event is hosted by the LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security in partnership with the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, the PRIO Centre on Gender, Peace and Security, Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre and the Women, Peace and Security Institute in Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre.

This online public event is free and open to all but pre-registration is required.

  • Registration will open after 10am via Zoom on Tuesday 25 August.
  • For any queries email events@lse.ac.uk

Check details at https://www.lse.ac.uk/women-peace-security/events/Current-Events/The-Role-of-Academia-in-Realising-the-Promise-of-the-Women-Peace-and-Security-Agenda

August 14, 2020