As Jordan prepares for the local council elections expected in mid-2026, the experience of female candidates in the 2024 parliamentary elections stands out as a cautionary tale. Promises of equal political participation for women were marred by a wave of online abuse, disinformation, and coordinated smear campaigns targeting female candidates. Although electoral reforms helped open up more seats and enhance representation, the digital space turned into a battlefield where women's standing was undermined—not through the ballot box, but via widespread comments and organized attacks.

This report provides a comprehensive investigation into the patterns, sources, and impacts of digital violence experienced by women who ran in the 2024 parliamentary elections. Drawing on interviews with 167 female candidates, an analysis of over 141,000 Facebook comments, and field monitoring, the report not only documents this violence but also offers actionable strategies for preventing it as the 2026 elections approach.