empathetic environment that encouraged
participants to share their stories in their own
words.
The research design also focused on co-constructing
knowledge with participants, acknowledging their
agency in shaping the findings. Furthermore, the
study explored the implications of TFGBV on
women’s political involvement and participation,
both in digital and real-life domains. To ensure that
the intersectional experiences of marginalized
groups were represented, the research team actively
2. Study & Sampling
Intended Population
• The primary population consisted of women
and girls who had experienced TFGBV from
various geographical locations across Jordan,
including rural areas, towns, and cities. Areas
that were covered in the KIIs are: Amman, Zarqa,
and Karak, and areas that were covered in the
FGDs are: Amman, Aqaba, Ajloun and Karak.
Participants represented diverse socio-economic
backgrounds and included one individual with
disabilities. Particular attention was given to
women and girls involved in political and
economic spheres, as well as human rights
recruited respondents from a wide range of
backgrounds, including different socio-economic
classes, ethnicities, regions, and abilities. Special
efforts were made to engage those often excluded
from research, such as rural women, women with
disabilities, and minority groups, ensuring that their
voices were heard and their experiences of TFGBV
were captured. This commitment to diversity
enriched the findings, providing a more nuanced
understanding of the issue across different segments
of society.
defenders, activists, journalists, and members of
the LGBTQI+ community.
• The stakeholders included case managers, inter‐
national non-governmental organizations (IN‐
GOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and
candidates in the 2024 parliamentary elections,
which facilitated connections with survivors and
provided relevant information reflecting their
experiences with TFGBV.
• The sampling method involved identifying 10
survivors, who were either in contact with the
research team or referred by other team members
and the JOSA community. These survivors had
either direct or indirect experiences with TFGBV.
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