Bytes & Barriers: Addressing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence for Women and Girls with Disabilities

Bytes & Barriers: Addressing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence for Women and Girls with Disabilities 

Public Symposium hosted by the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Health Equity and Community Wellbeing.

We are pleased to invite you to Bytes & Barriers: Addressing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence for Women and Girls with Disabilities, a full-day symposium taking place on May 28 at Oakham Lounge - 35 Gould St, with an option to attend virtually.

This symposium brings together researchers, advocates, and policymakers to explore the challenges and solutions related to technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) and its impact on women and girls with disabilities.

Event Details:

📅 Date: May 28, 2025
📍 Location: Oakham Lounge & Online
🥗 Breakfast and Lunch provided for in-person attendees

Symposium Highlights:

• Keynote Address by Lieketseng Ned
• Panel Discussions on research insights, civil society responses, and legal/social justice solutions to TFGBV
• Roundtable discussions on policy recommendations and next steps
• Networking Reception (in-person)

Virtual Participation

We recognize the importance of accessibility and invite attendees to join us online. Virtual participants will have access to all panel discussions and a dedicated breakout room for roundtable discussions on key themes, including policy and online safety measures.

📩 RSVP Here: https://tinyurl.com/bytes-barriers (external link) 

For questions and access inquiries please contact Tarndeep Pannu, tarndeep.pannu@torontomu.ca by May 15, 2025.