Data activism against feminicide Co-designing digital tools to monitor gender-related violence across the Americas

Abstract

Gender-related violence happens inside the home and outside in the public spaces of cities, towns, villages and rural areas around the world. It is part of a pattern of violence against women driven by misogynistic, racist and transphobic attitudes in society, discrimination and unequal power. As such, some people are disproportionately targeted with violence and neglected in efforts to address it, including women from racialised, trans, indigenous and low-income groups. While the crimes are committed by individuals, the problem is structural, enabled by state inaction and media coverage that downplays the issue or blames victims. By addressing these structural causes, we can help stop the violence and create a safer world for all women and girls.