Digital Violence
Abuse and harassment through online platforms, targeting individuals with harmful content.
Online Trolling: You Are Not Alone!
Campaign
Online Trolling Of Women Journalists Targets Women From All Political, Religious And Ethnic Backgrounds. One Of The Main Aspects Of These Attacks Is That They Are Gendered And Sexualized.
Measuring The Prevalence Of Online Violence Against Women
Infographic
The Internet Presents A Double-Edged Sword For Women. On The One Hand, It Provides Vital Spaces For Women Seeking Expression And Opportunity. On The Other, It’s Increasingly A Vector For Abusers Targeting Women.
The Influence Of Gender-Based Online Violence On Political And Societal Participation Of Women And Girls
Study
In An Era Where Digital Platforms Offer Unprecedented Opportunities For Connection, Expression, And Activism, They Also Bring With Them New And Alarming Challenges—Particularly In The Form Of Gender-Based Online Violence, Which Undermines The Very Participation And Empowerment They Were Meant To Foster.
Online Gender-Based Violence In The Mena Region
Study
In A Region Where Women’s Voices Have Often Been Sidelined, Social Media Has Emerged As A Powerful Tool For Self-Expression—Yet, This Empowerment Is Frequently Overshadowed By The Rising Tide Of Online Gender-Based Violence (Ogbv), A Reality This Report Aims To Shed Light On Through Critical Regional Insights And Data-Driven Analysis.
An Exploration Of Digital Violence Against Women In Lebanon
Guide
Digital Spaces, Often Seen As Platforms For Free Expression, Have Become Arenas Of Growing Violence For Women And Girls In Lebanon, With Risks Amplified By The Country’s Socio-Political Instability And Deeply Entrenched Gender Inequalities.
Digital Violence Against Women: Our New “Ecosystems” Response
Article
Taking A Bold Step Forward With A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach To Combat Digital Violence Against Women In The Mena Region—Because Protecting Women In The Digital Age Demands More Than Just A Response, It Requires A Transformation.
Jordan: Calling For Action On Digital Violence Against Female Journalists
Video
Supporting Safer Digital Spaces
Report
“I Was Subjected To Insults, Threats And Obscene Words From People In Other Arab Countries, Not Just From Jordan. People Started Contacting My Family And Were Heaping Insults And Threats To Me And My Children”
Online Harassment Field Manual
Guide
Whether You’re Facing Online Abuse Or Witnessing It, This Field Manual Provides Practical Strategies To Protect Yourself And Others. Created In Collaboration With Those Most Affected By Online Harassment—Particularly Women, Bipoc, And Lgbtqia+ Writers, Journalists, Artists, And Activists—This Guide Offers Valuable Tools And Resources.
Newsrooms Protocol, Address Online Harrassment
Protocol
In The Face Of Rising Online Harassment, Newsrooms Must Lead The Charge In Creating Safe Spaces, Empowering Journalists With Support Systems, And Building Resilience Against Digital Threats.
Countering Online Abuse Of Female Journalists
Study
In The Fast-Evolving Digital World, Where Voices Rise And Clashes Ignite, The Draft Ifj Online Harassment Social Media Policy Aims To Empower Media Houses To Shield Their Teams And Champion Free Expression.
Preventing Online Harassment And Promoting Freedom Of Expression
Policy
In An Era Where The Digital Landscape Has Become Both A Platform For Expression And A Battleground For Abuse, The Draft Ifj Online Harassment Social Media Policy Seeks To Equip Media Houses With The Tools And Principles Necessary To Safeguard Their Staff While Upholding The Freedom Of Expression.
Global Survey Shows Massive Impact Of Online Abuse On Women Journalists
Survey
“Online Abuse Can Have A Devastating Effect On A Female Journalist’s Career And On Democracy. We Must Show Abusers That Online Abuse Is Not Ok And Must Not Go Unpunished.”
Ifj Guidelines For Media And Unions To Combat Online Harassment Of Women Journalists
Guide
Media Employers Have A Duty To Ensure A Safe Workplace And Provide A Solid Mechanism For Women To Come Forward And Be Protected When Subject To Online Abuse. Unions Have A Duty To Support Their Members Who Are Targeted Online.
The Chilling: A Global Study On Online Violence Against Women Journalists
Study
Online Violence Against Women Journalists Is Designed To: • Belittle, Humiliate, Shame; • Induce Fear, Silence, And Retreat; • Discredit Them Professionally, Undermining Accountability.
Spaces Of Violence And Resistance: Women’s Rights In The Digital World
Study
The Scenario In The Mena Region – Online Violence Against Women Is Not Just A Digital Threat, But An Extension Of The Deeply Rooted Gender Inequalities That Persist In The Real World, Impacting Women Across The Globe With Devastating Consequences.
Violence Against Women In The Online Space In The Arab States
Report