This study examines the state of digital safety for women involved in or interested in public and political participation in Jordan. It explores the relationship between public engagement and exposure to digital violence, while identifying key risks, gaps and needs for creating a safer digital environment. The study uses a quantitative approach, drawing on an online survey of 507 respondents from across Jordan’s governorates conducted between March and April 2026.

The findings show that digital platforms have become central to public participation, increasing women’s exposure to digital violence. The nature of these risks varies according to women’s public roles. The study also reveals a gap between participants’ basic understanding of digital safety and their ability to manage and respond effectively to digital threats, alongside limited use of available protection and support resources.

Despite these challenges, women continue to participate in public life, relying to varying degrees on individual protection strategies in the absence of comprehensive institutional support. The study concludes that improving digital safety requires moving beyond awareness-raising initiatives toward an integrated institutional framework that supports secure and sustainable public participation.