This is the fourth study on internet rights by Persatuan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor (EMPOWER) under the APC-IMPACT project. It builds on EMPOWER’s previous research on online freedom of expression and freedom of information as well as freedom of assembly and association. It is a feminist response to increased instances of bullying and harassment on social media, seeking … Continue reading Voice, visibility and variety of viciousness: A Malaysian study on women’s lived realities on social media
[BFM Interview] – V2K Telegram group and non- consensual dissemination of intimate images
On 5th October 2021, our Partner-Director, Serene Lim spoke to BFM Radio on the recent exposure of V2K Telegram group that disseminate and sexualise women’s photographs without their consent.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Micro-grant for Southeast Asian feminist network
What is it all about? Spearheaded by KRYSS Network (Malaysia), Jakarta Feminists Association (Indonesia) and Gantala Press (Philippines), this initiative aims to strengthen our collective action for feminist organising and gender equality. 30 groups/collectives from the three countries will be selected to be part of this SEA feminist networks. Selected members will receive a micro-grant … Continue reading CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Micro-grant for Southeast Asian feminist network
[BFM Interview] – Ending Online Gender-Based Violence
Our Partner-Director, Serene Lim speaks about online gender-based violence (OGBV) directed at Parlimen Digital, especially against YB Selayang and Labis, and how normalised OGBV is. Listen to https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/the-daily-digest/ending-online-gender-based-violence
[PRESS RELEASE] Malaysian Government Should Defend Women’s Rights to Public and Political Participation
English version KRYSS Network condemns the online gender-based violence and harassment directed at participants/speakers of “Parlimen Digital” and call for the Malaysian government to take the necessary measures to defend the rights to public and political participation equally for all, and especially for women and girls. KRYSS Network was impressed with the participation of young … Continue reading [PRESS RELEASE] Malaysian Government Should Defend Women’s Rights to Public and Political Participation
#SupportSurvivors Series Part 2 : Naming& Tagging Sexual Assault Perpetrators on Social Media
Speaking up about your truth of sexual violence and sexual harassment is an uphill task and a traumatising experience. We have seen what the #MeToo movement has done in raising further awareness on how women are affected by sexual violence and harassment. The movement has certainly encouraged women to speak out on what they have … Continue reading #SupportSurvivors Series Part 2 : Naming& Tagging Sexual Assault Perpetrators on Social Media
#SupportSurvivors Series Part 1 : Telling Your Story of Sexual Violence and Harassment Over Social Media
Speaking up about your truth of sexual violence and sexual harassment is an uphill task and a traumatising experience. We have seen what the #MeToo movement has done in raising further awareness on how women are affected by sexual violence and harassment. The movement has certainly encouraged women to speak out on what they have … Continue reading #SupportSurvivors Series Part 1 : Telling Your Story of Sexual Violence and Harassment Over Social Media
Neither Revenge Nor Porn – Unpacking Non-consensual Dissemination of Intimate Images
In May 2020, we shared our thoughts on why the term "revenge porn" is misleading and does not reflect the motivation, nature and harms of this despicable act. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAuCV3rJHMe/?igshid=1ckvc8bpyfrxy Along with the social media content sharing, we also organised a hour and half long webinar on the same topic. Our host and discussants talk about … Continue reading Neither Revenge Nor Porn – Unpacking Non-consensual Dissemination of Intimate Images
Manifestations of Violence on TikTok
The TikTok app has been downloaded over 2 billion times worldwide (Sensor Tower, 29 April 2020, but this data excludes downloads in China). It is owned by an internet company called ByteDance in China. If this growth continues, TikTok will very, very quickly overtake Facebook's number of user accounts, and it appeals a lot to … Continue reading Manifestations of Violence on TikTok
Making of a just, equal, post Covid-19 world
This particular period, our experience of COVID-19 and the Movement Control Order (MCO), as many others have also pointed out, has made visible and felt throughout the world what some of us have long realised, that our economic system is incredibly flawed. Many more of us may have also noticed that the law doesn't apply … Continue reading Making of a just, equal, post Covid-19 world
