CDT combats tech-facilitated gender-based violence and defends privacy for those most at risk, advocating for companies and policymakers to address online harassment, combat tech-enabled stalking and abuse, and protect the privacy and access to information of people seeking reproductive care.
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CDT works to prevent gender discrimination and gender-based violence in the digital space, and to protect access to accurate information and privacy regarding reproductive health care. From finding durable, effective solutions to Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery; to developing best practices to stop abusers from using consumer technology to stalk and harass victims; to establishing strong rules to protect reproductive health data, CDT is bringing its unique expertise in technology and civil rights to advocate for gender justice.
We work closely with allies, regulators, and companies to develop smart, workable policies and ensure the right people can be at the table when decisions get made.
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Working with partners from a range of sectors, CDT convened a multistakeholder working group focused on combating image-based sexual abuse (IBSA), providing opportunities for experts and survivor advocates to share information about the definitions, scope, and impact of various forms of IBSA; for tech industry leaders to share information about their existing and ongoing efforts to prevent and address IBSA; and for civil society and industry to collaborate on the development of actionable best practices and further opportunities to stem IBSA.
Silenced by Design: Gendered Disinformation and its Threat to Democracy
Our latest paper on gendered disinformation and the EU’s response to this growing democratic challenge is part of our TFGBV series. It explores how existing legislation can be leveraged to tackle gendered disinformation, where the current framework falls short, and what policymakers should do next.
“A Union of Equality” – An Analysis of the European Commission’s New Strategies in the Digital Age
CDT Europe analysed the new EU Equality strategies for 2026 to 2030 in light of their objectives to address gender-based cyber-violence as well as online hatred against racial and ethnically minoritised persons and the LGBTIQ+ community.
Joint Policy Paper: Fighting against tech-facilitated gender-based violence faced by women in Europe’s public life
CDT Europe, as part of the Forum for Gender Equality in Europe (FORGE), contributed to the first policy paper of the coalition, setting out recommendations to complement and support the implementation of the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030, which identifies women’s participation in political life, economic decision-making, and public debate as essential for strengthening democratic legitimacy and inclusive governance in the European Union.
From Risk Mitigation to App Bans: Assessing EU Legislation’s Potential to Combat AI-generated Image Abuse
Following the Grok scandal in late December 2025, CDT Europe assessed the potential of key EU legislation (i.e., DSA and AI Act) in combating the proliferation of "nudifying" tools and AI-generated image abuse, which mostly targets women and minors.
Building an Harmonised Legal Framework to Address Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
CDT Europe is launching a series of papers on tech-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), starting from this analysis of the legislative framework governing the issue.
Gender-Based Violence on Pornographic Platforms: A Gendered Reading of DSA Risk Assessments Reports
CDT Europe's new brief examines how gender-based violence (GBV) risks are mitigated on major pornographic platforms. We analyse how XVideos, Pornhub (Aylo), and Stripchat evaluate GBV risks in their first Digital Services Act (DSA) Risk Assessment Reports.
CDT Europe Responds to the European Commission Public Consultation on the 2026-2030 Gender Equality Strategy
CDT Europe submitted feedback to the European Commission’s public consultation on the next Gender Equality Strategy (2026-2030), welcomed this opportunity to advocate for the promotion and protection of gender equality and human rights in European tech law and policy.
Our Work on Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
CDT Europe’s work to combat the proliferation of technology-facilitated gender-based violence is rooted in our commitment to protecting freedom of expression and addressing online harms that disproportionately affect minoritised groups. Through our Online Expression & Civic Space programme, we advocate for a rights-based, feminist, and intersectional approach to online safety.
