16 Days of Activism - Ending Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls

Today, the 25th of November, is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This marks the start of 16 Days of Activism – an annual campaign to end gender-based violence.

Why is it important?

Research has shown that over half of all women and girls world-wide have experienced some form of harassment online. So, the United Nation’s theme for 16 Days of Activism in 2025 is “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”. At the University of Edinburgh, our Digital Safety work includes raising awareness and sharing support resources for those affected by technology-facilitated violence against women and girls.

What can we do? 

Over the coming 16 days, Digital Skills, Design and Training will highlight tools and resources on Instagram (uoedigiskills) and our blog for anyone who experiences or supports someone experiencing gender-based violence in the digital realm. For immediate access, you can find much relevant information in the resources against Online Gender-Based Violence section on the Digital Safety, Wellbeing and Citizenship hub. We encourage you to share these widely to create safer and kinder online spaces.  

If you have questions or would like us to share your resources, please contact is.skills@ed.ac.uk.

Engage and learn how to counteract gender-based violence online:

16 Days of Activism with illustrations of women on computers. The Digital Skills Programme logo is in the top left corner.
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