In a proactive move to enhance online safety, TikTok partnered with the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) to host a roundtable in Lagos, focusing on the urgent issue of tech-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) in Nigeria, as emphasized in the official statement.
Roundtable on Content Moderation Strategies
The roundtable aimed to develop effective content moderation strategies, particularly against hate speech that disproportionately impacts women and girls. Participants discussed the need for a collaborative approach to track and disrupt harmful online narratives, emphasizing the empowerment of digital communities.
Insights from Jesse Cann
Jesse Cann, Head of Research at CABC, highlighted the critical need to protect users from harmful content on social media, especially gendered hate speech. The event gathered key stakeholders, including:
- TikTok's regional leaders
who shared insights into the platform's strategies tailored for the Nigerian market, reinforcing their commitment to combating online harm.
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