This manual was developed as part of the “Strengthening the Protection of Women and Girls from the Threats of Online Violence” project, implemented by Edraak in collaboration with Diakonia. It aims to create a safe and sustainable digital environment that enables women and girls to express themselves with freedom and privacy.
The project seeks to empower women and girls to understand their digital rights and strengthen their ability to take practical measures to protect themselves from online abuse and confront digital violence. This is achieved by promoting a culture of digital safety, raising awareness of digital threats and available protection tools, and placing particular emphasis on supporting survivors and encouraging the reporting of incidents. The project also focuses on building partnerships with civil society organizations, feminist and student groups, and educational institutions to disseminate the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance digital safety at the community level.
The manual draws on examples informed by real life cases in which women and girls were subjected to multiple forms of digital violence. It also documents developments driven by feminist initiatives and organizations working on digital rights, alongside recent progress in legal frameworks and reporting and enforcement mechanisms. These shifts have been strengthened through sustained efforts to spotlight the issue working with women and girls who chose to confront digital violence and advocate for safer digital spaces for everyone.
The manual outlines different forms of digital violence and presents relevant procedures, reporting mechanisms, and protection measures, helping users distinguish between available options. It prioritizes practical steps for legal and digital protection. Accordingly, this manual is not a general introduction to digital safety; it focuses specifically on gender-based digital violence.
To view the full Arabic version of the guide, please use the following link: (For translated editions, please contact us) _الدليل الإرشادي وصلة آمنة
