Red Flags and boundaries: understanding online sexism – from everyday violence to criminal acts
Online sexism isn’t just about explicit insults or hate speech.
It often appears through seemingly “harmless” acts: jokes, comments, images or interactions that reinforce stereotypes and normalize gender-based violence. But where is the line between inappropriate behaviour and digital violence? And what are the warning signs – the red flags – we should all learn to recognize?
To explore these questions, join the free webinar “Red Flags & Boundaries: Understanding Online Sexism – from Everyday Violence to Criminal Acts”, organised within the European project CHASE – Combatting online Hate Speech by engaging online mEdia, and led by expert Debora Barletta.
Wednesday, 30 October 2025 | 4:00 PM (CET)
Why to join
- Learn to recognise the many forms of online sexism and digital violence, from normalized behaviours to actual crimes.
- Discover practical tools to react, report, and prevent online hate and gender-based harassment.
- Take part in an interactive discussion to build a safer, more aware digital environment together.
After the webinar you can receive a certificate of attendance upon request.
What we’ll talk about
- Introduction to the CHASE Project. Presentation of project goals and local actions to counter gender-based hate speech.
- How much do we really know? An interactive quiz on key terms and real data – stalking, hate speech, revenge porn, groping, doxxing, slut-shaming – followed by a short explanation and group discussion.
- Red Flags and the Pyramid of Sexism. Understanding how everyday attitudes can escalate into violence and discrimination, up to criminal acts.
- How to respond and where to find reliable resources. Strategies to react effectively, useful sources, and support tools for those experiencing or witnessing online gender-based violence.
- Q&A and interactive closing
Who is Debora Barletta
Debora Barletta is an international youth worker, trainer, and facilitator passionate about empowerment and non-formal learning.
An expert in human rights education, combating hate speech, and youth participation, she is Co-Coordinator of the Italian National Network against Hate Speech and Phenomena, National Coordinator of the No Hate Speech Movement Italy, and Vice-President of APICE.
With a participatory and innovative approach, she designs and leads educational programmes across Europe, promoting rights, inclusion, and digital citizenship.
About CHASE
CHASE – Combatting online Hate Speech by engaging online mEdia is a European project funded by the CERV Programme of the European Commission.
Partners
- Media Diversity Institute Global (Belgium, coordinator)
- Symplexis (Greece)
- Photo Thema (Greece)
- European Center for Human Rights (France)
- WAN-IFRA (France)
- CENTER FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION – CSI (Cyprus)
- APLHA TELEVISION (Cyprus)
- CESIE ETS (Italy)
- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR MARKET LEADERSHIP – ITML (Greece)
For further information
Read the project factsheet.
Contact Luciano Cortese: luciano.cortese@cesie.org.