Ever received threat on social media for sharing your opinion? Received vulgar images/messages or threats of sharing your personal pictures?
Such things have become a norm in online world, those who have been through such hazards know how difficult it is to handle such situations, but now Pakistan’s First “Cyber Harassment Hotline” is being launched on 1st December.
If you receive threat, or are being harassed online you can get help from the ease of your home within few minutes. Just Dial 0800-39393. The Hotline will provide legal advice, digital security support and psychological counseling.
080039393 is the number for the cyber harassment helpline to tackle cyber harassment and bullying! #NoToOnlineHarassment
— Digital Rights (@DigitalRightsPK) November 28, 2016
The initiative is taken by a NGO the Digital Rights Foundation” (DRF), which claims to be a research based advocacy group promoting human rights and digital governance. In past they held several seminars and conferences to highlight the importance of internet privacy, empowerment of women and democracy.