How I see securitization in my reality: The authorities check on the social media pages where there is any sort of advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights. Digital activism has declined. Even the positive and peaceful social media campaigns that offer a counter narrative and talk about diversity/inclusion are met with harassment or legal action against those involved. When I train these communities, they express fears about being outed on a dating app or in the media because it has already happened several times. This violates their right to privacy and puts them at a higher risk of online and physical attacks, it can affect their work situation, community and even family members. Vital information about sexual and reproductive health and rights and much of the information regarding queer health resources is blocked or censored because it is seen as harmful or dangerous for the community. So basically in some cases people have to rely on uninformed sources to get their sexual education and this can have disastrous effects
How I have witnessed a proactive stance: -Developing materials that help activists remain motivated and focused on the goals Case study Feminist Principles of the Internet -Creating free and open learning methodologies about online privacy rights and responsibilities. Case Study Safe Sisters -Building strategic alliance with partners to continue to challenge the right and securitization discourse and raise a struggle against authoritarianism: Case study A coalition to end online violence and promote digital rights and inclusion