Session
The Dialogue
1. Name: Pranav Bhaskar Tiwari | Organisation Affiliation: The Dialogue | Stakeholder: Academic | Region: APAC 2. Name: Kazim Rizvi | Organisation Affiliation: The Dialogue | Stakeholder: Civil Society | Region: APAC
1. Name: Pranav Bhaskar Tiwari | Organisation Affiliation: The Dialogue | Stakeholder: Academic | Region: APAC 2. Name: Kazim Rizvi | Organisation Affiliation: The Dialogue | Stakeholder: Civil Society | Region: APAC
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Speakers
1. Name: Pranav Bhaskar Tiwari | Organisation Affiliation: The Dialogue | Stakeholder: Academic/Legal Expert | Region: APAC (Moderator)
2. Name: Theorose Elikplim Dzineku | Organisation Affiliation: Digispace Africa | Stakeholder: Media/civil society | Region: Africa
3. Name: Kazim Rizvi | Organisation Affiliation: The Dialogue | Stakeholder: Civil Society | Region: APAC
Onsite Moderator
Online Moderator
Rapporteur
SDGs
5.2
9.c
16.1
16.10
16.3
17.6
Targets: SDG 5: Gender Equality (Target 5.2) – TFGBV restricts women’s participation online. The session advances policy interventions and survivor-centric solutions to ensure digital platforms and law enforcement uphold gender rights and safety. SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions (Targets 16.1, 16.3, 16.10) – Barriers to justice for TFGBV survivors include lack of trust in law enforcement, revictimization fears, and weak legal frameworks. The session pushes for stronger laws, platform accountability, and multi-stakeholder coordination to strengthen institutional trust. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure (Target 9.C) – Addressing AI bias, misinformation, and platform accountability, the session advocates for ethical AI governance and safer digital infrastructure to ensure secure and inclusive online spaces. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals (Target 17.16) – The Alliance for Cyber Trust & Safety unites CSOs, policymakers, platforms, and law enforcement to tackle TFGBV collaboratively, promoting global knowledge-sharing and scalable solutions.
9.c
16.1
16.10
16.3
17.6
Targets: SDG 5: Gender Equality (Target 5.2) – TFGBV restricts women’s participation online. The session advances policy interventions and survivor-centric solutions to ensure digital platforms and law enforcement uphold gender rights and safety. SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions (Targets 16.1, 16.3, 16.10) – Barriers to justice for TFGBV survivors include lack of trust in law enforcement, revictimization fears, and weak legal frameworks. The session pushes for stronger laws, platform accountability, and multi-stakeholder coordination to strengthen institutional trust. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure (Target 9.C) – Addressing AI bias, misinformation, and platform accountability, the session advocates for ethical AI governance and safer digital infrastructure to ensure secure and inclusive online spaces. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals (Target 17.16) – The Alliance for Cyber Trust & Safety unites CSOs, policymakers, platforms, and law enforcement to tackle TFGBV collaboratively, promoting global knowledge-sharing and scalable solutions.
Format
Classroom
Session Flow: 1. Opening Remarks & Context (10 minutes) • Moderator sets the stage, outlining TFGBV as a pressing challenge to digital trust and resilience. • Overview of The Dialogue’s study under the Alliance for Cyber Trust & Safety, highlighting data-driven insights and the whole-of-society approach. 2. Presentation of Key Findings (20 minutes) • Survey insights from 4,000 respondents, revealing barriers in access to justice, AI bias, and gaps in institutional support. • Intervention model mapping six key response stages: Access, Prevention, Early Intervention, Response & Redressal, Recovery & Healing, and Research. 3. Panel Discussion: Lived Experiences & Expertise (25 minutes) • Panelists share first-hand insights, discussing systemic barriers, digital safety challenges, and survivor-centric solutions. • Focus on real-world experiences, identifying gaps in law enforcement, platform accountability, and policy responses. 4. Interactive Audience Engagement (30 minutes) • Extended open floor for attendees to ask questions, share comments, and provide insights based on regional/global experiences. • Live polling and rapid feedback to capture diverse perspectives on TFGBV policy priorities and platform accountability. • Participants can share local challenges and explore best practices collaboratively. 5. Closing & Call to Action (5 minutes) • Key takeaways on strengthening digital trust, enhancing platform accountability, and ensuring survivor-centered policies. • Encouragement for cross-sector collaboration and advocacy beyond the session.
Session Flow: 1. Opening Remarks & Context (10 minutes) • Moderator sets the stage, outlining TFGBV as a pressing challenge to digital trust and resilience. • Overview of The Dialogue’s study under the Alliance for Cyber Trust & Safety, highlighting data-driven insights and the whole-of-society approach. 2. Presentation of Key Findings (20 minutes) • Survey insights from 4,000 respondents, revealing barriers in access to justice, AI bias, and gaps in institutional support. • Intervention model mapping six key response stages: Access, Prevention, Early Intervention, Response & Redressal, Recovery & Healing, and Research. 3. Panel Discussion: Lived Experiences & Expertise (25 minutes) • Panelists share first-hand insights, discussing systemic barriers, digital safety challenges, and survivor-centric solutions. • Focus on real-world experiences, identifying gaps in law enforcement, platform accountability, and policy responses. 4. Interactive Audience Engagement (30 minutes) • Extended open floor for attendees to ask questions, share comments, and provide insights based on regional/global experiences. • Live polling and rapid feedback to capture diverse perspectives on TFGBV policy priorities and platform accountability. • Participants can share local challenges and explore best practices collaboratively. 5. Closing & Call to Action (5 minutes) • Key takeaways on strengthening digital trust, enhancing platform accountability, and ensuring survivor-centered policies. • Encouragement for cross-sector collaboration and advocacy beyond the session.
Duration (minutes)
90
Description
The increasing prevalence of Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) poses a direct challenge to building a resilient, interoperable, and trustworthy digital ecosystem. As cyberthreats, misinformation, and data misuse undermine public confidence in online spaces, TFGBV stands as a systemic issue requiring an integrated, multi-stakeholder response.
This session will present groundbreaking findings from a two-part study conducted by The Dialogue under the Alliance for Cyber Trust and Safety, India’s first CSO-led Trust and Safety Alliance. The study advances a Whole-of-Society intervention model that has gained endorsements from 14 Indian CSOs and 7 Parliamentarians, offering a replicable framework for capacity building, policy reform, and stakeholder coordination.
Key Takeaways:
1. Data-Driven Insights to Inform Policy & Platform Accountability
• Findings from a pan-India survey of 4,000 respondents quantifying the lived experiences of TFGBV survivors, including barriers to justice and digital safety.
• Empirical evidence on gaps in victim trust, access to redressal, and mental health impacts, emphasizing the need for legislative updates, platform accountability, and survivor-centric interventions.
2. Whole-of-Society Model for Strengthening Digital Trust & Resilience
• The study maps stakeholder roles across six critical intervention stages: Access, Prevention, Early Intervention, Response & Redressal, Recovery & Healing, and Research.
• Establishes a structured multi-stakeholder framework, defining clear roles for actors including policymakers, law enforcement, digital platforms, civil society, mental health professionals, and the judiciary.
• Identifies regulatory and industry best practices for creating interoperable, survivor-friendly digital safety mechanisms.
With TFGBV cases rising globally, there is an urgent need for policy and technological solutions that ensure digital trust and resilience. By presenting data-driven, multi-stakeholder solutions, this session will equip policymakers, tech platforms, and civil society with actionable insights to combat TFGBV and enhance online safety for all.
Resources:
Alliance for Cyber Trust & Safety: https://actsindia.org/
Qualitative Study on the #BreakTheSilo Framework : https://thedialogue.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BreaktheSilo-Policy-F…
Empirical Evidence & Solution to tackle TFGBV: https://thedialogue.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Survey-Report-Breakth…
1. Dedicated online facilitator to manage Q&A and ensure virtual participants are heard. 2. Alternating live questions between onsite and online attendees for balanced engagement. 3. Live polling & instant feedback via Slido/Mentimeter to capture audience insights. 4. Hybrid breakout discussions to encourage collaboration across in-person and virtual groups. 5. Printed copies of the two studies will be available onsite, with QR codes for virtual participants to download. 6. Padlet/Google Jamboard for collective brainstorming and contributions. This efforts will ensure an inclusive, interactive, and well-integrated hybrid experience.
1. Dedicated online facilitator to manage Q&A and ensure virtual participants are heard. 2. Alternating live questions between onsite and online attendees for balanced engagement. 3. Live polling & instant feedback via Slido/Mentimeter to capture audience insights. 4. Hybrid breakout discussions to encourage collaboration across in-person and virtual groups. 5. Printed copies of the two studies will be available onsite, with QR codes for virtual participants to download. 6. Padlet/Google Jamboard for collective brainstorming and contributions. This efforts will ensure an inclusive, interactive, and well-integrated hybrid experience.