Violence Against Women in the Online Space: Insights from Multi-Country Research in the Arab States

To better understand online violence in the Arab States, a subsequent research project explored its prevalence, impact and consequences and the barriers to services and reporting. Three complementary exercises comprised a quantitative web-based survey in eight countries with nearly 12,000 respondents, examining the prevalence, perceptions and implications of online violence; qualitative research to explore experiences of online violence through the lens of civil society organizations, women’s activists and service providers; and a mapping of existing laws and services related to online violence against women. This report presents the findings, offers new knowledge on online violence against women and girls in the Arab States and makes recommendations for governments, Internet service providers and civil society organizations to counter it.