This research paper examines the alarming escalation of digital violence against women in six conflict-affected countries in the Middle East and North Africa region: Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Sudan, Libya, and Palestine. Drawing on field studies supported by the foundation, the paper reveals how the digital space is weaponized to silence women, particularly those active in public life.

In patriarchal societies torn apart by wars, extremism, and political instability, digital platforms have become new battlefields where women are targeted with harassment, threats, and exclusion from public discourse. Widows in camps, activists in exile, journalists, athletes, and influencers all face compounded risks. The paper illustrates how state and non-state actors exploit digital tools to defame, control, and punish women, amid the failure of social media platforms to respond effectively.

The author calls for a multi-sectoral action plan that includes: strengthening legal frameworks, spreading digital awareness, providing psychological and social support, and holding tech companies accountable. Combating digital violence is not merely an issue of individual security, but a fundamental human rights issue in regions striving for peace and justice.