Unsafe Anywhere Women Human Rights Defenders Speak Out About Pegasus Attacks
Article- Publication Date
- Jan 20, 2017
- Article Type
- Article Type: Blog Post
- Country
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- Country (linked Article)
- BahrainJordan
- Description
The article emphasizes how surveillance, particularly when aimed at women, can be a form of psychological and emotional violence. It strips individuals of their privacy, puts them at risk of blackmail, defamation, and reputational damage, and causes fear and self-censorship. The targets of these surveillance attacks live in constant fear of exposing their private lives, relationships, and the people they work with to harm. The article includes testimonies from both Al-Saegh and Deeb, who share their personal experiences of how surveillance has drastically altered their daily lives, work, and social interactions. Both women express how the violation of their privacy has led to deep emotional and psychological harm, highlighting the broader impact on their families and communities. The article concludes with recommendations for governments, surveillance technology companies, and international bodies, calling for greater regulation of surveillance technology, the establishment of oversight mechanisms, and accountability for companies like NSO Group. It also stresses the importance of providing support to those impacted by surveillance, particularly women human rights defenders
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- Language
- English
- ID
- DKA7196-2282