- The association arises to combat cyberbullying, identity theft and hate crimes on networks such as Instagram, TikTok and dating apps.
- Only 10% of victims of digital hate report; The entity will offer computer expertise and specialized psychological support.
- Led by the expert Pablo Campos, the organization starts its training this May 2026.
The Internet has become the new battlefield for human rights. Given the alarming increase in hate speech on the Internet and the lack of official statistics in Spain, Rainbow E Safe was born, the first association in the country specialized exclusively in the intersection between digital security and reality LGTBIQ+. Its objective is clear: to professionalize the response to violence that, even if it occurs behind a screen, has devastating consequences in real life.
A void covered by professionals
Until now, victims of LGTBIphobic cyberbullying were in limbo: LGTBI organizations did not always master the technical part, and cybersecurity entities lacked a gender or diversity perspective. Pablo Campos, computer expert and president of Rainbow E Safe, points out the urgency of the project: “We were born to be that technical and human reference that did not exist in Spain, with a comprehensive approach to rights.”
The four pillars of Rainbow E Safe
The association’s activity is not limited to advice, but deploys a 360-degree strategy:
- Support for victims: Specialized psychological care both in person and online.
- Technical training: Courses for lawyers, psychologists and security forces on digital rights and prevention.
- Research: Publication of an annual report to put figures to a reality that is invisible today.
- Incidence and Self-Defense: Workshops on privacy, encryption and, above all, documentation of evidence.
The importance of digital proof
One of the biggest obstacles for a hate crime to prosper in court is the loss of evidence. For this reason, Rainbow E Safe focuses on the preservation of evidence: from captures with metadata to digital chains of custody. Without a rigorous method to document harassment or blackmail, most cases end up shelved due to lack of evidence.
With its headquarters in Barcelona and a statewide scope, this non-profit entity is positioned as an indispensable tool so that people’s identity stops being a risk factor in the digital ecosystem.
