These harassment campaigns, which aim to
delegitimize women's contributions and reduce their
political influence, frequently include sexual
violence, misogynistic threats, and abusive content.
Consequently, women encounter disproportionate
difficulties when navigating the internet.
Many TFGBV survivors respond by engaging in
defensive online conduct to safeguard their mental
health. Limiting their online presence, using
pseudonyms, turning off comments, or even
removing themselves entirely from digital spaces are
some examples of these strategies. These
precautions have a high price tag even though they
might help shield survivors from harm right away.
Women unintentionally lose out on chances for
involvement, visibility, and influence in political
discourse when they withdraw from public
engagement. Their retreat effectively marginalizes
them from the very platforms that are crucial for
influencing public opinion and policy by further
isolating them from important digital spaces where
policy debates, civic movements, and political
discussions are becoming more prevalent.
enforcement of existing cybercrime laws, and
limited access to justice. Moreover, technology
platforms fail to adequately moderate harmful
content, leaving survivors vulnerable to revictimization. Despite these challenges, digital tools
hold transformative potential. Survivors and
advocacy groups have used these platforms to raise
awareness, build solidarity, and provide support
networks.
The study underscores the urgent need for multistakeholder action to combat TFGBV in Jordan.
Policy recommendations include strengthening legal
protections, enhancing digital safety mechanisms,
and implementing public awareness campaigns to
destigmatize reporting and empower survivors.
Collaborative efforts between government entities,
civil society organizations, and technology
companies are essential to creating a safer, more
equitable digital environment for women and
marginalized communities. These interventions aim
to address systemic barriers and foster a society
where survivors can reclaim their agency and
participate fully in all aspects of life.
The report identifies significant gaps in legal and
institutional responses. Survivors encounter
dismissive attitudes from authorities, inadequate
Key findings on Technology Facilitated
Gender Based Violence (TFGBV)
Prevalence of
Online Violence
Targeting of Women
in Public Roles
• 60% of women internet users in the region
• Women in political and public life are
experienced online violence in the past year.
• TFGBV intensified during the COVID-19
pandemic, worsening existing gender
inequalities.
disproportionately harassed and discredited
online.
• These attacks undermine gender equality
and discourage civic participation.
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