Resources to Protect Privacy and Data
Are you working with women and girls who use digital tools every day, but not sure how to help them keep their information and privacy secure?
We’ve curated these resources to help you explore the topic at your own pace. They cover different topics and confidence levels, with many available offline. Start wherever feels right for you.
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Resources for those starting their learning journey
Safe Sisters Guide
Developed by
A short, illustrated guide to passwords, safer browsing, phone security and responding to online harassment. Its plain-language tips and pictures help women and girls, and those supporting them, take practical first steps without needing technical knowledge.
English and Sinhala, Tamil, Kiswahili, Amharic and Burmese (via the language switcher)
“We love it because it was written by sisters, for sisters. No jargon to put us off: just plain words, pictures and everyday examples we recognise, so online safety finally speaks to what WLOs experience and witness.”
Caroline Masboungi, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF
#HeyFriend
Developed by
A short flyer explaining what to do if you think someone is monitoring your phone or accounts. It’s designed to be printed and passed to a friend, so it can be shared discreetly rather than sending a link that may be seen.
“We love this resource because it’s a quick and clear way to run some practical checks. It’s particularly useful if you’re worried about yourself or a friend and aren’t sure what signs to look for if someone might be monitoring their phone or accounts.”
Nadine Krishnamurthy-Spencer, Director of Product, Chayn
Explore further
Resources for those ready to build on the basics and deepen their knowledge and understanding.
DIY Online Safety Guide
Developed by
A self-guided course to help you take practical steps to stay safer online, from checking privacy settings and securing accounts to blocking, reporting and gathering evidence. Survivors and those supporting them can work through it at their own pace, without needing technical knowledge.
English only
“We love this resource because it is full of practical information on keeping yourself safe online that aim to empower not blame. You don’t have to read the whole guide, you can just jump to the relevant sections.”
Nadine Krishnamurthy-Spencer, Director of Product, Chayn
Ciberseguras
Developed by
A collection of feminist guides, glossaries and practical advice on digital violence against women, created in Latin America. Its resources on digital self-defence are warm, illustrated and written with humour, making online safety feel approachable and relevant.
Spanish only
“We love it because its message is simple: technology is ours. Made by and for Latin American feminists, it lets Spanish-speaking groups learn digital care in their own words and their own humour.”
Caroline Masboungi, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF
Take a course
Self-paced courses for those who want to follow a structured learning path.
Totem
Developed by
A free learning platform where you can build practical skills in secure passwords, messaging apps, phishing, securing devices and protecting your identity online. Courses take around an hour and are self-paced, so you can work through them in your own time or alongside the people you support.
“We love this resource because it encourages us to stay online if we can, not to retreat because of the threat of abuse. The courses break down dense information with quizzes along the way.”
Nadine Krishnamurthy-Spencer, Director of Product, Chayn
Digital Security eLearning Platform
Developed by
Four self-paced modules designed to help women human rights defenders and women’s organisations build their digital security skills. Learn about protecting your data, staying safe online, disinformation and AI, with a certificate available when you complete the course.
Module languages vary, and include Thai, Vietnamese, Bangla, Bahasa, Tetum, Sinhala and Tamil
“”We love how this course makes learning feel manageable. The small, visual steps give you a real sense of progress, with activities and reflections to keep you involved along the way. And if you already know your stuff, you can skip ahead to the quiz rather than working through content you don’t need.””
Kate Greenstock, Research and Design Director, Here I Am Studio
Take action
Action-focused resources for those who want to drive positive change for women and girls.
Digital Safety Kit
Developed by
A practical kit to help you secure your accounts, look after your phone, think about what you share and feel more prepared if something goes wrong online. With simple bullet points and no jargon, it approaches digital safety as an everyday part of keeping yourself safe.
“We love it because it begins with "it is not your fault", then shows every tap needed to report abuse. Perfect when supporting someone in distress: clear screenshots, no guesswork, works offline.”
Caroline Masboungi, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF
Secure Your Tech
Developed by
A step-by-step checklist for securing phones, accounts and devices, and knowing what to do after tech abuse. Practitioners can work through it with someone to check their settings, identify ways their technology may be being misused and help them regain control.
English and Polish and Arabic (Via the language switcher)
“We love this resource because it's presented in a very interactive and easy-to-follow format and is available in both English and Arabic.”
Nadine Krishnamurthy-Spencer, Director of Product, Chayn
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