For those of you who are not aware, a small human is now referred to as a setback. As in, 'OMG you have such a cuuuuuttteeee setback!'.

As you were.

Women of Uganda Network Institute of Development Studies Countering Backlash Encouraging conversations such as this against societal vices & defending each other against any form of backlash e.g no body can post a thread bashing women on X without first addressing feminists on the app and even then, they answer to feminists on the app.

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Holding perpetrators liable for cyber crimes under the Computer Misuse Act e.g cyber harassment, revenge porn etc
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An excellent point.

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Let us keep advocating positive implementation of laws on cyber harassment and abuse.
In addition, let us involve the young feminists to confront all forms of abuse.

All women need a safe space to freely express themselves.

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Women of Uganda Network Institute of Development Studies Countering Backlash Online platforms can be used to give women a space to speak up on issues that affect them and be heard. This can be done through online campaigns.

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Amen right here.

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