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Online hate and violence against women and girls is spreading—deepfake abuse is up 400% from 2019 to 2024. As more and more women and girls face sexual violence online, their offline lives are at risk of becoming smaller and smaller. There is little help in many parts of the world, but at Alecto, we are fighting back and using the very technology that is causing the harm for good.
In a recent Vogue UK study, 93% of women and girls say they are scared of becoming targets of deepfake sexual violence. 50% of survivors state that they have contemplated suicide, and girls as young as 11 and 13 across the U.S., Europe, and Australia are falling victim. Many are suffering alone without support, and oftentimes, their images and videos remain online, spreading and creating more abuse. It does NOT have to be this way.
“I wish that we lived in a world where this app is not necessary, but thank you for making this app.”
— Alecto Foundation User
The Alecto Foundation believes that survivors and their allies are best positioned to change the online world to allow for all girls to exist freely and safely online so that can reach their dreams.
We bring survivors across the world together to build community, advocate together and truly heal.
“I remember the first summit we [survivors of image-based sexual abuse] had. Having everyone in the room. We didn’t know each other. We sat around the table and shared our stories. It was the first time that I didn’t feel alone. People deleting all their social media. Things I thought were only specific to me. All of us were crying. The sense of community. It’s healing. It’s part of our journey. Things get easier with the more support you feel.” - Christina, December 2024, Survivor Bill of Rights Summit
*The Survivor Bill of Rights Summit was graciously led in partnership with Alecto Foundation, Dynamis LLP, Equality Now, The Heat Initiative, The Life Stories Initiative, The Joyful Heart Foundation, The Justice Defense Fund, Mr. Myles, The New Moon Foundation, NOW, OSEAC, Panorama Global, Sussman Godfrey LLP, Together for Girls and Vital Voices.
When you support the Alecto Foundation, you are supporting a survivor community where we offer guided support to survivors, training for youth and women’s direct service organizations and the creation of an AI-generated resource and support system. We can reach girls and women across the world from South Africa to Spain and America to Australia.
“Please know that you are not alone in this. Many others have gone through similar experiences and have come out stronger on the other side. It’s important to remember that you are not defined by what has happened to you.”
— Alecto Foundation User