Rising Strong in the Digital Age: How Queen Sheba Village Teaches Girls to Stay Safe Online
November 24 – December 10, 2025
During the global “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence,” Queen Sheba Village Organization shines a light on one of the fastest-growing threats facing women and girls today—digital violence. From online harassment and cyberstalking to non-consensual image sharing, the dangers faced in virtual spaces mirror the inequalities and vulnerabilities experienced in real life. These harms are even more severe for girls, young women, and people with disabilities, who are disproportionately targeted.
At Queen Sheba Village, digital safety is not just a lesson—it is a commitment to protecting the dignity, confidence, and future of every girl we serve. In our workshops, classrooms, and youth programs, we prepare students with practical tools and awareness to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.
Our digital safety education teaches girls to:
- Protect Personal Information: Never share home addresses, phone numbers, or private details online—especially on social media.
- Strengthen Passwords & Privacy Settings: Use strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and adjust privacy settings on all apps and platforms.
- Recognize Red Flags: Identify signs of grooming, cyberbullying, impersonation, and suspicious messages.
- Avoid Harmful Interactions: Block, report, and disengage from threatening or inappropriate communication.
- Think Before Posting: Understand that images and words shared online can be copied or misused—even in private chats.
- Seek Help Early: Know how to speak up if something feels wrong; no student should face digital harassment alone.
- Use Safe Tech Habits: Log out of shared devices, disable location tracking, and avoid clicking unknown links.
- Support Their Peers: Create a supportive sisterhood where girls look out for one another online and offline.
- Learn Disability-Inclusive Safety Tools: Adapt digital safety practices to ensure girls with disabilities have equal protection and access.
Queen Sheba Village pairs these lessons with empowerment—helping students build self-confidence, leadership, and the courage to take control of their digital lives. By advocating for stronger laws, tech accountability, and survivor support, we join the global call to end digital gender-based violence.
The online world is powerful—but so are our girls. And together, during these 16 days and beyond, we rise to ensure they are protected, informed, and unstoppable.
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“In due time, Together we can achieve much for women West to East” ~ Queen Sheba Cisse
Dec 2020
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