Research and Publications

Sep 2026 - By exploring online pressures — filters, body image, cyberbullying, dual identity — this novel transforms MENA-wide research on digital violence into an accessible, engaging story for teens and families.

Sep 2026 - This study examines digital safety among women engaged in public life in Jordan, revealing growing exposure to digital violence and the need to move from individual protection toward institutional support.

Feb 2026 - Drawing on research and stakeholder consultations, this policy paper examines digital violence against women and girls in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region and outlines practical recommendations for prevention, protection, and response.

Feb 2026 - [Arabic only.] This study examines Iraq’s response to technology-facilitated violence against women and girls, identifies legal and institutional gaps, documents key abuses, and calls for stronger laws, protection, accountability, and civil society partnerships.

Dec 2025 - [Arabic only.] This study examines the barriers facing women journalists seeking to join the Jordan Press Association, highlighting the professional and legal vulnerabilities they face — especially in the context of digital violence — and calling for legislative reform and stronger protections.

Nov 2025 - [Arabic only.] A guidance paper examining the nature of digital violence in Jordan, its rapid spread and impact, and the specific risks faced by women and other vulnerable groups, highlighting key response and protection challenges.

Oct 2025 - [Arabic only.] This study maps the landscape of technology‑facilitated abuse targeting Iraqi media institutions and workers—and provides practical recommendations for legislators, regulators, media managers, and journalists to strengthen prevention, reporting, and response.

Oct 2025 - [Arabic only.] An interactive educational guide for university courses, workshops, and awareness sessions on preventing digital violence—grounded in the legal context and paired with practical prevention, reporting, and digital safety strategies.

Sep 2025 - [Arabic only.] This research explores digital violence against female students in Iraqi universities. Nearly half of surveyed students reported online abuse, mainly from male peers and anonymous users. The study outlines impacts, responses, and university policy gaps, and suggests prevention measures.

Aug 2025 - [Arabic only.] This study examines the role of Iraq’s Community Police in preventing and responding to digital violence against women and girls—highlighting how the unit, acting as a bridge between security institutions and society, contributes to awareness, early intervention, and victim support.

Jul 2025 - Digital violence against women is escalating across MENA conflict zones—where extremism, patriarchy, and political instability fuel online abuse that spills into real-world harm, silencing women’s voices in critical moments.

Jun 2025 - While electoral reforms have promoted women's representation, new research shows how the digital sphere has become a battleground where they are undermined not by votes, but by viral comments and orchestrated attacks.