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Executive Summary
As our world becomes increasingly digital, so do the ways in which violence is perpetrated. Technologyfacilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) and the effect that it is having on the well-being of individuals and societies is a growing concern of governments, civil society, academics and technology companies alike. This TFGBV Programming Framework (the Framework) was developed to improve the design and delivery of TFGBV programs, ensuring they are not only impactful but also empowering. Based on mixed-methods research, including a literature review of more than 120 resources, interviews with over 50 key informants across 15 countries and responses from over 30 implementers, this Framework compiles the key elements of emerging good practice in TFGBV programming.
In particular, this Framework walks through how to design a TFGBV program by outlining: (1) what foundational elements should be understood from the outset and incorporated throughout the lifetime of the program; (2) what specific considerations should be included within each programming type following typical GBV programming pillars; (3) how to apply evidence-based practices and evaluate programs by each pillar; and (4) key elements necessary to strengthen rights-based law reform and create an enabling environment.
FOUNDATION
■ GBV principles: survivor-centred, non-discriminatory, participatory, accountable, gender-transformative.
■ Personnel and organisational well-being: self-care and collective care.
■ Coordination and partnerships: multi-stakeholder engagement, building strong coordination mechanisms.
PILLARS
■ Prevention and mitigation: educational programs, public outreach, applying Safety by Design principles, digital safety awareness.
■ Advocacy and campaigns: policy influence, stakeholder engagement, public awareness campaigns, building coalitions.
■ Response: 24/7 hotlines, rapid-response teams, electronic collection and storage of evidence, training, case management systems, multi-sectoral response systems, escalation pathways, inter-agency collaboration.
DATA AND EVIDENCE
■ Research and evidence-based practices and Monitoring and evaluation.
ENABLING ENVIRONMENT
■ Rights-based law reform and strengthening online and tech safety regulation to address TFGBV: participation of civil society, GBV and digital rights organisations, increased capacity of policymakers, lawyers and judiciary, accessible services, human rights-based regulation.
■ Safe and secure pathways for survivors: capacity-building across legal and policing sectors.