South Africa, Nov. 19 -- Aligning with the 2025 theme, "Unite to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls," RCS says the need for intervention is critical.

The most recent RCS Violence Survey, developed in partnership with BNP Paribas and the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI), found that 53% of South African women experienced some form of GBV in the last year.

"Online abuse rarely stays online.

"It inflicts significant real-world harm on a victim's mental health, career, and overall sense of safety," says Tali Anderssen, legal and compliance executive at RCS.

"Technology being misused gives perpetrators new tools and reach.

"This 16 Days, our message is clear: digital platforms must be a space for empowerment, ...