Respect should never go out of style — online or offline.
On Day 8 of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Contento Social Homes focuses on a simple but powerful truth: online respect must be the standard, not the exception.
Digital spaces shape culture. They influence behaviour, attitudes, and how women and girls experience the world. When disrespect is normalised — through hateful comments, judgement, comparison, or harassment — the impact can be deeply damaging. For many women, online disrespect leads to anxiety, low self-esteem, retraumatisation, and reduced freedom of expression.
Respect is a protective force. It prevents harm, promotes dignity, and helps build safer digital communities where women and girls feel valued and heard.
Today, we call on everyone to:
- Model respectful behaviour in all digital interactions
- Celebrate kindness instead of cruelty
- Challenge harmful language and attitudes
- Respect boundaries, privacy, and personal autonomy
- Create environments where young women and girls can thrive online
If we want healthier digital spaces, respect must be the trend we commit to — every day.
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