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DVAW in Conflict Zones in the Middle East and North Africa

July 2025
Digital violence against women is escalating across MENA conflict zones—where extremism, patriarchy, and political instability fuel online abuse that spills into real-world harm, silencing women’s voices in critical moments.
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Silenced with a Click: Digital Violence Against Female Candidates in Jordan

June 2025
While electoral reforms have promoted women's representation, new research shows how digital space is a battleground where they are undermined not by votes, but by viral comments and orchestrated attacks.
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Digital Threat Analysis of Egyptian Women’s Organizations

May 2025
This study prototypes a new Feminist Organizations’ Cyber Risk Barometer to gauge the digital risks faced by woman-serving organizations in Egypt.
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Jordan’s Cybercrime Law: Balancing Protection and Freedom of Expression

November 2024
A legal analysis of Jordan’s Cybercrime Law No. 17 (2023), assessing impacts on expression and privacy and identifying gaps in protections against digital violence, especially for women.
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Digital Violence Against Women in Mauritania

November 2024
Based on surveys and interviews, this study explores digital violence against women in Mauritania, examining its prevalence, common forms, impact, and potential solutions.
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Digital Violence Against Women in Yemen: Legal and Institutional Context

September 2024
This study presents a comprehensive review of laws and institutions related to digital violence against women in Yemen, highlighting the absence of a specific legal framework and recommending steps to address critical gaps.
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Unveiling Digital Shadows: Digital Violence Against Women in Somalia

September 2024
Based on interviews and surveys, the researchers unpack the prevalence, forms and covert nature of DVAW in Somalia and the need for improved community awareness and support services.
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Digital Violence Against Women in Algeria: Legal and Institutional Context

May 2024
Unpacking the lack of a specific legal framework and strong institutional response to DVAW in Algeria, the researchers propose recommendations to help safeguard women and girls.
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Digital Violence in Displaced Widows Camps of Northern Syria

March 2024
This study explores the impact of digital violence uniquely targeting residents of camps housing tens of thousands of widowed and divorced women amid the Syrian war.
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Digital Violence Against Women in Lebanon: Legal and Institutional Context

March 2024
This study analyzes Lebanon's response to digital violence, highlighting legal frameworks and proposing measures to combat violence and protect women and girls.
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