The report "Building Digital Resilience: Girls and Young Women Demand a Safer Digital Future" is a comprehensive study conducted by Plan International in collaboration with CNN As Equals. This report amplifies the voices of young women and girls across nine countries, exploring their digital experiences and the challenges they face online. The research includes surveys and focus group discussions with 624 participants aged 13-24, highlighting issues such as online harassment, sexual harassment, cyberbullying, and the lack of effective protective measures from tech companies and authorities. The findings reveal that while girls and young women are developing their own strategies to navigate the digital space, they call for more substantial support from families, communities, governments, and tech companies. Key recommendations include improving digital literacy, implementing stricter regulations on online platforms, and creating more responsive reporting mechanisms to tackle online abuse. The report emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach to ensure a safer, more inclusive online environment for girls and young women. Global coverage but with specific mentions of Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, Philippines, and Timor-Leste. Co-published by Plan International and CNN As Equals.
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