We are dedicated to raise awareness about harassment in all its forms, both online and offline. Our mission is to provide support, resources, and guidance for those affected, helping individuals understand their rights and take action against harassment. Together, we can create safer, more respectful environments for all.
Types of Harassment
Sexual Harassment
Description:
This includes unsolicited sexual advances, sharing explicit content, or making inappropriate comments through digital mediums.
Example:
A victim receives inappropriate messages or explicit photos from someone they do not know on WhatsApp or social media.
Online Stalking (Cyberstalking)
Description:
Cyberstalking involves continuous monitoring, sending unwanted messages, or tracking someone online to harass or instill fear.
Example:
A victim notices someone repeatedly messaging them on multiple platforms, commenting on every post, and attempting to track their location.
Cyberbullying
Description:
Cyberbullying involves using digital platforms like social media, messaging apps, or online forums to intimidate, humiliate, or threaten someone.
Example:
A victim receives abusive comments on their Instagram posts or is publicly shamed in a group chat.
Workplace Harassment
Description:
Unprofessional behavior, discrimination, or bullying at the workplace through emails, video calls, or messaging apps.
Example:
A manager sends threatening emails to an employee for not meeting deadlines or makes inappropriate jokes during virtual meetings.
Impersonation Harassment
Description:
Someone creates a fake profile or pretends to be the victim to defame, harass, or deceive others.
Example:
A fake Facebook/Instagram profile is created in the victim’s name, posting offensive content to damage their reputation.
Doxxing
Description:
Doxxing involves publicly revealing someone’s private information, such as home address, phone number, or workplace, to intimidate or harm them.
Example:
A victim’s contact details are shared on a public forum along with hateful messages, leading to unwanted calls or threats.
Spamming or Bombing
Description:
Flooding someone’s phone, email, or social media accounts with irrelevant or offensive content to overwhelm and harass them.
Example:
A victim receives hundreds of spam messages or calls after their number is leaked online.
Threats and Intimidation
Description:
Using digital means to threaten physical harm, harm to property, or any form of intimidation.
Example:
A victim receives messages on their phone saying, “We know where you live; watch out.”
Fake Reviews or Defamation
Description:
Posting false reviews or comments online to tarnish a victim’s personal or professional reputation.
Example:
A competitor spreads fake reviews about a victim’s business to harm their credibility.
Reverse Image Misuse
Description
Fake AI and reverse photo misuse refer to situations where images (often personal or private) are manipulated or used without consent through advanced AI technologies, like deepfake tools, or tracked using reverse image search engines. These misuses can lead to privacy violations, identity theft, defamation, and other harmful consequences. AI can generate hyper-realistic fake images or videos, while reverse image search can help bad actors trace the original source or reuse the content inappropriately.
Example
A person’s professional headshot is taken from their LinkedIn profile and used to generate a deepfake video where they appear to endorse a scam cryptocurrency platform. The video is circulated online, damaging their reputation.