Research
Research
Explore our latest research on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) and online harm. Through data-driven insights and innovative studies, we aim to uncover the root causes, impacts, and solutions to create a safer digital world for all.
Our research listens to the silences, the harms that go unspoken, the voices too often ignored.
What We Study
Our research spans both academic rigor and community truth-telling, including:
🔍 Online Gender-Based Violence Trends
Deepfake porn, sextortion, and image-based abuse
Platform-specific harassment (Telegram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.)
📡 Survivor Experiences
Case studies, anonymized interviews, lived-impact narratives
Barriers to justice and reporting
⚖️ Legal & Policy Gaps
Comparative digital safety laws in Southeast Asia
Institutional failures and reform opportunities
🧠 Psychosocial Impact
Mental health consequences of digital abuse
Survivor resilience and healing pathways
🌍 Intersectional Risk Factors
LGBTQ+, migrant, activist, and minority women’s digital experiences
Regional/ethnic discrimination in online attacks
Our Approach
Survivor-informed
Collaborative with partners across civil society and academia
Grounded in feminist research ethics
Both qualitative & quantitative methods
Privacy-first,
consent-driven
Featured Reports
Invisible Scars: The Mental Toll of Deepfake Abuse in Southeast Asia
A qualitative study of 25 survivors across
3 countries.
Silenced in Screenshots:
How Online Harassment Shuts Down Women’s Speech
Platform Accountability Tracker
(2024 Edition)
How Meta, Telegram, and X respond to gendered reports in Myanmar and Thailand.
Policy Brief:
Gaps in Thai & Burmese Cyberlaw Protections for Survivors
Use Our Research
Our work is open-access and built to be used.
For journalists: Quote and cite in articles
For NGOs: Use in training, grant writing, advocacy
For policymakers: Reference in reforms and lawmaking
For educators: Include in digital literacy programs
Collaborate With Us
We welcome partnerships with:
Universities & researchers
Civil society orgs
Feminist and tech justice networks
Mental health professionals
Need permission, guidance or want to propose collaboration?
Contact research@stoponlineharm.org