Explore Foundation-supported research and analysis on digital violence against vulnerable populations—and how people are pushing back.
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Assessing Digital Safety Among Women Leaders in Jordan
September 2026
This study examines digital safety among women engaged in public life in Jordan, revealing growing exposure to digital violence and the need to move from individual protection toward institutional support.
Read more Digital Violence Against Women in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
February 2026
Drawing on research and stakeholder consultations, this paper examines digital violence against women and girls in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region and outlines practical recommendations for prevention, protection, and response.
Read more 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.
Read more 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.
Read more 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.
Read more 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.
Read more 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.
Read more 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.
Read more 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.
Read more 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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