What is harrasment?

Harassment refers to any unwanted behavior, actions, or conduct that causes discomfort, fear, or distress to another person. It can manifest in various forms and occur in different settings, including the workplace, schools, public spaces, or online. Harassment is generally characterized by a repeated and intentional pattern of behavior, creating a hostile or intimidating environment for the victim.

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What is online harassment? Harassment in the context of cyberbullying refers to the use of electronic communication, such as the internet and social media platforms, to repeatedly intimidate, threaten, or belittle individuals. Cyberbullying can take various forms, including sending hurtful messages, spreading rumors, sharing private information, creating fake profiles, or engaging in any other online behavior with the intent to harm someone emotionally or psychologically.

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Examples

• Spreading rumours, ridiculing, and/or demeaning others
• Harassing others because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or transgender identity
• Seeking revenge or deliberately embarrassing a person online
• Engaging in unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature via text, email or other electronic and/or social media
• Sending inflammatory, inappropriate, rude and/or violent messages or comments about someone
• Exposing others to unwanted or offensive content in digital groups or meetings

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