Online Violence - Real Life Impacts on Women and Girls in Humanitarian Settings
Article- Publication Date
- Jan 20, 4
- Article Type
- Article Type: Blog Post
- Country
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- Country (linked Article)
- Jordan
- Description
The article discusses how online violence, particularly technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), severely impacts women and girls, especially in humanitarian settings. It highlights that online abuse leads to psychological and physical harm, affecting their well-being and even resulting in fatalities. The piece emphasizes the need for increased awareness, stronger legal frameworks, and supportive measures to combat this pervasive issue. Specifically in Jordan, the article notes a case where a father was charged with murder for killing his daughter after seeing her use a mobile phone. This underscores the deadly consequences of online violence intertwined with societal norms. It calls for protective strategies, legal interventions, and digital literacy to safeguard women and girls in the region.
- Author
- Publisher
- Language
- English
- ID
- FJM6856-0702