HER INTERNET CELEBRATES SIX REMARKABLE YEARS OF IMPACT.

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Good day everyone,

It is with immense pride and gratitude that I speak on behalf of HER Internet as we celebrate six remarkable years of impact. Six years of resilience, learning, and unwavering commitment to supporting womxn in navigating the digital world with confidence, security, and freedom.

When we started this journey, we knew that the online space, like every other sphere, could both empower and threaten. Our mission was clear: to ensure that womxn are not just participants but leaders, equipped with the knowledge and tools to safeguard our voices and identities. And today, I’m proud to say we have made strides in creating safer spaces for womxn online and building a future where our voices are heard without fear or compromise.

Through digital security awareness workshops and campaigns, media literacy programs, and advocacy for online freedom of speech, we have empowered thousands of womxn to protect themselves and demand their rights. We’ve also stood firm against online violence, working tirelessly to confront harassment, misinformation, and abuse that disproportionately affect womxn including LBQ womxn and other queer identities, sex workers, womxn living with disability, womxn living with HIV/AIDS.

This work would not have been possible without the support of our incredible community – our partner organisations, staff, supporters and of course, the communities of structurally silenced womxn whose courage inspires us every day. Each of you has been essential to building this movement. Together, we are reclaiming the digital space as a place for equality, expression, and opportunity.

But our journey is far from over. As technology evolves, so do the challenges, and we must continue adapting. We remain committed to expanding our reach, building stronger networks, and advocating for policies that center womxn’s voices in digital rights conversations.

Thank you all for being part of this mission. Let’s continue working together to ensure a digital future where every womxn, no matter where they are or what their circumstances are, can thrive safely and freely. Here’s to many more years of progress and impact!

Thank you.

To download the full statement via; https://www.herinternet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HI-6th-Anniversary.pdf