Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has joined the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by calling out a group of controversial Somali content creators accused of abusing and humiliating women while filming their online videos.
Through a Facebook post sighted by Nairobi News on Wednesday, November 26, Passaris urged relevant security agencies to arrest the content creators for allegedly sexually harassing young women under the guise of content creation.
Her attention was drawn to a widely circulated video in which the young men are seen stopping and harassing female passersby while forcing them to appear in their videos.
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Esther Passaris shared the disturbing clip alongside a call to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to take swift action against the individuals involved.
“I have come across several videos of young men sexually harassing girls in the name of content. It is shocking that such acts are being viewed as entertainment. I cannot begin to imagine the trauma a girl goes through in such an ordeal, surrounded by boys who, instead of protecting or defending her dignity, stand aside and entertain this diabolic abomination. What then happens if she tries to defend herself?” she wrote.
Passaris warned that such unchecked behaviour contributes to the rising cases of gender-based violence against women.
She further emphasised the need to regulate the online space to curb creators who humiliate and abuse women for views and likes on social media.
“This is why the online space must be regulated. It is no wonder that this year’s theme for the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV is: ‘UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,’” she added.
The Woman Rep urged DCI officers to arrest the content creators to set an example for anyone who engages in online harassment or abuse.
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“I am calling on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, DCI to apprehend these boys immediately. Let this serve as a warning to anyone who assaults another person, especially under the guise of content creation. Enough is enough!
#EndGBV
#EndSGBV
#16Days
#KomeshaDhuluma,”Passaris said.
Her sentiments were echoed by hundreds of her followers and other Kenyans who condemned the conduct of the Somali content creators and demanded their immediate arrest.
Passaris’ call to action comes as the world marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign encouraging global unity and action to prevent and end GBV.
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