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May 14, 2026

Smart Transport in Egypt: Rides that start on an app and end in harassment and stalking

This report documents violations against female users of ride-hailing apps (smart transportation) in Egypt. It details incidents where users were subjected to harassment and online stalking through the exploitation of their personal data, which was accessible to drivers. Government authorities maintain that these companies are unlicensed; consequently, they are not yet subject to the statutory requirements governing the industry.

March 5, 2026

Without Protection or Accountability: How digital violence is driving women journalists in Egypt to give up work

This investigation reveals how female journalists are facing online threats, which sometimes force them to keep away from their place of work or even quit journalism altogether. The reason is that there is no policy of protection, either in the media organizations where they work or from the Egyptian Journalists' Syndicate, which is supposed to provide protection for media professionals. Our investigation also highlights the shortcomings in the union’s internal investigation system and shows that there is an institutional culture that sidelines whistleblowers instead of holding to account those guilty of abuse.

March 4, 2026

Women in Debt Trapped by Blackmail.. How Debt Becomes a Digital Snare in Egypt

The report exposes the deliberate exclusion of women from internal elections conducted by tribes (Asha’er) in Jordan to select parliamentary candidates. These elections operate under mechanisms labeled as “democratic,” yet female candidates are systematically barred—all under the watch of government authorities.

February 2, 2026

Denied Protection.. Women refugees in Egypt lose their right to protection from online violence

This investigation shows how the UNHCR fails to provide support to women suffering digital violence, since it does not classify this as a reportable form of gender-based violence, and, therefore, gives no protection to victims. The UNHCR’s latest funding shortfall has exacerbated matters, leaving women refugees and asylum-seekers who need such support at the mercy of those abusing and blackmailing them.

October 20, 2025

Tribe-Based Consensus: A“Democracy” That Excludes Women

The report exposes the deliberate exclusion of women from internal elections conducted by tribes (Asha’er) in Jordan to select parliamentary candidates. These elections operate under mechanisms labeled as “democratic,” yet female candidates are systematically barred—all under the watch of government authorities.

October 14, 2025

Gender-Based Discrimination: How Algerian Women Are Denied Promotion and Excluded From Leadership Positions

Gender-Based Discrimination: How Algerian Women Are Denied Promotion and Excluded From Leadership Positions Majda Zouine October 14, 2025 In 2012, the Algerian parliament was mockingly dubbed the “parliament of hairdressers,” a reference to the female members elected through the women’s quota system. Many critics claimed these women’s electoral success stemmed not from competence or political [...]

Iraqi Women in the Line of Electoral Fire

Iraqi Women in the Line of Electoral Fire Tamara Emad October 14, 2025 This report documents the experiences of Iraqi women candidates who participated in elections and faced political violence both online and on the ground, while the perpetrators enjoyed effective impunity due to the absence of clear accountability mechanisms. In each election cycle in [...]

September 7, 2025

Gaming Companies Fail to Protect Women Gamers from Harassment

Gaming Companies Fail to Protect Women Gamers from Harassment Omnia Qalaoun September 7, 2025 This investigation reveals that girls and women of various ages have been bullied and harassed by other gamers while playing online. The gaming companies have, at the same time, failed to take sufficient measures to protect female gamers. Virtual meeting rooms [...]

Cyberterrorism.. The Spread of Digital Violence Against Egyptian Women Activists

Cyberterrorism The Spread of Digital Violence Against Egyptian Women Activists Yasmin Shabana September 7, 2025 This report focuses on the difficulties women in Egypt face while working in human rights and feminism. Many female activists face online threats of various sorts which can have psychological, social, or physical repercussions, and are compounded by the complexities [...]

Technology at the service of women.. Arab platforms that seek to curb the increase in online violence against women

Technology at the service of women Arab platforms that seek to curb the increase in online violence against women Omnia Hosny September 7, 2025 The report looks into a number of platforms - in Egypt and various Arab countries - that specialize in helping women push back against online violence. For many years, 24 year [...]

August 20, 2025

The Arena of Digital Violence: How Women in Egypt Deal with Rejection and Electronic Revenge?!

The report examines several cases of Egyptian women who became victims of online violence. Each woman found her own way to escape the situation, with family support proving to be the main lifeline in overcoming these traumatic experiences.

August 19, 2025

Digital Blockade: Israel Cuts Off Gazan Women from Their Families.. Palestinian women globally struggle to maintain contact with their families

This report highlights three cases of women affected by the communication blackout. It recounts their stories and how they suffered from being unable to contact their families and get updates.

Underage Syrian Girls Fall Victim to ‘Cybercrimes’

Underage Syrian Girls Fall Victim to ‘Cybercrimes’ Samah Ismandar August 19, 2025 The report highlights how female minors in Syria are vulnerable to online exploitation and violence, how they lack awareness of how to protect themselves online, and how they are reluctant to seek legal redress. Qamar, a 19-year-old girl from Aleppo, has more than [...]

“No internet”.. Gaza’s Women Journalists Work Without Internet After Israel Cuts Communications

This report highlights how three female journalists from Gaza are suffering because of the disruption to communications and internet outage during the war, and how this is impacting their work and communication with their families, especially with the continued intense bombardment.

Egypt’s Personal Status Law Fuels Digital Violence

Egypt’s Personal Status Law Fuels Digital Violence Alia Talaat August 19, 2025 This report documents how female journalists and activists in Egypt face online violence for speaking out about the Personal Status Law and the amendments to it, while legal and social obstacles stop the perpetrators from facing punishment. The Personal Status Law and its [...]

Suspicious Security.. How Egyptian Husbands Digitally Extort Their Wives to Strip Them of Rights

Suspicious Security How Egyptian Husbands Digitally Extort Their Wives to Strip Them of Rights Sahar Azazi August 19, 2025 It was 15 years ago in a village in the Egyptian governorate of Qalyubia, that Marina (not her real name) got married to the love of her life. She never would have imagined that the man [...]

August 13, 2025

A life-Saving Embrace.. Parental Compassion Toward Daughters Victimized by Cyber Blackmail Can Mean the Difference Between Life and Death

A life-Saving Embrace Parental Compassion Toward Daughters Victimized by Cyber Blackmail Can Mean the Difference Between Life and Death. Radwa Hosny August 13, 2025 She stands by the roadside at night, alone, resolved to end her life under the wheels of a speeding car. But, at the last moment, a colleague appears, suspecting what might [...]

The Invisible Women of Recruitment Algorithms

The Invisible Women of Recruitment Algorithms Nourhan Gouda August 13, 2025 The report highlights the gender discrimination inherent in artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms used in screening of professional resumes (CVs) when choosing new employees. This makes it less likely for women to gain employment than men. Menna Fathy remains optimistic as she continues to look [...]

July 31, 2025

From Behind Their Screens: In Yemen, Predators Target Women with Disabilities

From Behind Their Screens In Yemen, Predators Target Women with Disabilities Eslah Saleh July 31, 2025 The report shares stories of disabled women and girls in Yemen who are victims of online blackmail while living in a social and legal environment where punishing blackmailers is difficult due to complexity of taking legal action and fears [...]

My Data is Accessible to Everyone.. Leaking of the personal information of women in Egypt who report online violence put their lives at risk

This report deals with the leaking of data found in Egyptian police reports of girls who have survived online violence, after they had filed cases against people blackmailing and harassing them online. As a result, the girls’ addresses came into the possession of these who later threatened them. This has made many girls reluctant to report the cyber violence they experienced to the police.

National and Ethnic Bigotry Threatens the Work of Women Journalists in Syria

This report examines the experience of Syrian female journalists who have been subjected to smear campaigns and threats because of their ethnic identity, especially after covering political or social issues.

A Law That Silences Victims.. Egyptian Law Prevents Minors from Reporting Blackmailers

A Law That Silences Victims Egyptian Law Prevents Minors from Reporting Blackmailers Asmaa Helmy July 31, 2024 Naira Salah El-Zoghbi, who became known as “the El-Arish girl” had not turned 18 yet when she unexpectedly paid a price with her life for the “treachery of friends.” So as not to live a life under threat, she [...]

For Men Only: Sexual Harassment and Death Threats Target Women Football Players in Sudan

For Men Only Sexual Harassment and Death Threats Target Women Football Players in Sudan Salma Abdelaziz July 31, 2025 “You belong in the kitchen, what you're doing is a waste of time…find another job.” This was one of dozens of comments posted on the Facebook account of footballer Zahra Mohammed Azraq, known as Wargo, who [...]

The Price of Speaking Out.. Sudanese Women journalists Face threats of Persecution and Murder

This report deals with the leaking of data found in Egyptian police reports of girls who have survived online violence, after they had filed cases against people blackmailing and harassing them online. As a result, the girls’ addresses came into the possession of these who later threatened them. This has made many girls reluctant to report the cyber violence they experienced to the police.

November 17, 2024

“For Men Only... Harassment and Death Threats Pursue Female Football Players in Sudan"

For Men Only... Harassment and Death Threats Pursue Female Football Players in Sudan “For Men Only... Harassment and Death Threats Pursue Female Football Players in Sudan" (AR) (Sudan) in-depth report was published by Salma Abdel Aziz on November 17, 2024. The in-depth report sheds light on the challenges faced by women footballers in Sudan. It [...]

November 3, 2024

“Ethnic Nationalism Threatens the Work of Female Journalists in Syria"

Ethnic Nationalism Threatens the Work of Female Journalists in Syria “Ethnic Nationalism Threatens the Work of Female Journalists in Syria" (AR) (Syria) in-depth report was published by Avin Yousef on October 24, 2024. The in-depth report sheds light on Syrian female journalists who face defamation and threats due to their ethnic identities, particularly when covering [...]

October 24, 2024

“A Difficult Path: Behind the Scenes of Female Journalists in Sudan Exposed to Digital Violence"

A Difficult Path: Behind the Scenes of Female Journalists in Sudan Exposed to Digital Violence “A Difficult Path: Behind the Scenes of Female Journalists in Sudan Exposed to Digital Violence" (AR) (Sudan) in-depth report was published by Malak Billah on October 24, 2024. The in-depth report sheds light on the pervasive digital violence faced by [...]

October 20, 2024

“From Behind Their Screens: In Yemen, Perpetrators Choose Their Victims from Women with Disabilities."

From Behind Their Screens: In Yemen, Perpetrators Choose Their Victims from Women with Disabilities. “From Behind Their Screens: In Yemen, Perpetrators Choose Their Victims from Women with Disabilities." (AR) (Yemen) in-depth report was published by Eslah Salah on October 20, 2024. The in-depth report sheds light on the rising issue of online sexual extortion targeting [...]

October 14, 2024

“Hugs of Salvation... How Family Support for Their Daughters Who Face Digital Blackmail Prevents Suicide”

Hugs of Salvation... How Family Support for Their Daughters Who Face Digital Blackmail Prevents Suicide “Hugs of Salvation... How Family Support for Their Daughters Who Face Digital Blackmail Prevents Suicide” (AR) (Egypt) in-depth report was published by Radwa Hosni on October 14, 2024. The in-depth report sheds light on the role of family support in preventing [...]

January 24, 2022

Arab journalists will not stay silent about abuse

19 Jan. 2022 IMS partner ARIJ (Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism) is leading a new project to protect journalists from gender-based violence. It provides the first freely available regional resources.

October 4, 2021

“I Will Not Stay Silent”: Working for a Better and More Equitable Workplace for Journalists in MENA

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the challenge of remote working has become a reality for many journalists, with a particular set of impacts for female journalists. Regardless of the redefined concept of a workplace that extends to include the luxury of our living space, there is a burden to working online that affects women in […]

September 14, 2021

جلسات فردية في الأمن الرقمي ضمن مشروع لن أبقى صامتة

يسعدنا تقديم 200 جلسة فردية في الأمن الرقمي مجانية ضمن إطار مشروع "لن أبقى صامتة" الذي أطلقته أريج بداية هذا العام بالشراكة مع برنامج فيسبوك للصحافة، وبرنامج النساء في الأخبار من مؤسسة وان ايفرا، والمؤسسة الإعلامية الدولية للمرأة، ومؤسسة ايركس وبرعاية وزارة الخارجية الألمانية. حرصاً على تمكينك من مهارات الأمن الرقمي للحفاظ على الخصوصية وخصوصية […]

April 19, 2021

وات - بالتزامن مع يوم المرأة العالمي، اطلقت شبكة " اعلاميون من اجل صحافة استقصائية عربية " اريج أولى أنشطة مشروع لن أبقى صامتة ، بالشراكة مع برنامج فيسبوك للصحافة ، وبرنامج النساء في الأخبار من منظمة وان ايفرا، والمؤسسة الإعلامية الدولية للمرأة ، ومؤسسة أيركس . وبرعاية وزارة الخارجية الألمانية يستهدف المشروع الذي يمتد […]

الأنباط - بالتزامن مع يوم المرأة العالمي، اطلقت شبكة " اعلاميون من اجل صحافة استقصائية عربية " اريج أولى أنشطة مشروع لن أبقى صامتة ، بالشراكة مع برنامج فيسبوك للصحافة ، وبرنامج النساء في الأخبار من منظمة وان ايفرا، والمؤسسة الإعلامية الدولية للمرأة ، ومؤسسة أيركس . وبرعاية وزارة الخارجية الألمانية يستهدف المشروع الذي يمتد […]

نبض البلد - بالتزامن مع يوم المرأة العالمي، اطلقت شبكة " اعلاميون من اجل صحافة استقصائية عربية " اريج أولى أنشطة مشروع لن أبقى صامتة ، بالشراكة مع برنامج فيسبوك للصحافة ، وبرنامج النساء في الأخبار من منظمة وان ايفرا، والمؤسسة الإعلامية الدولية للمرأة ، ومؤسسة أيركس . وبرعاية وزارة الخارجية الألمانية يستهدف المشروع الذي […]

جهينة نيوز - بالتزامن مع يوم المرأة العالمي، اطلقت شبكة " اعلاميون من اجل صحافة استقصائية عربية " اريج أولى أنشطة مشروع لن أبقى صامتة ، بالشراكة مع برنامج فيسبوك للصحافة ، وبرنامج النساء في الأخبار من منظمة وان ايفرا، والمؤسسة الإعلامية الدولية للمرأة ، ومؤسسة أيركس . وبرعاية وزارة الخارجية الألمانية

Al-Ahdath al-Yawm

أحداث اليوم - انطلقت اليوم، وبالتزامن مع يوم المرأة العالمي، أولى أنشطة مشروع لن أبقى صامتة الذي تنظمه شبكة “إعلاميون من أجل صحافة استقصائية عربية” أريج، بالشراكة مع برنامج فيسبوك للصحافة ، وبرنامج النساء في الأخبار من منظمة وان ايفرا، والمؤسسة الإعلامية الدولية للمرأة ، ومؤسسة أيركس . وبرعاية وزارة الخارجية الألمانية انطلقت اليوم، وبالتزامن […]

“I Will Not Stay Silent”, a message of empowerment and support for survivors rang out at last week’s Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ) annual forum. For the past two weeks, Women in News (WIN) participated at the ARIJ 13th annual forum – held online for the first time. Breaking the glass ceiling in news rooms “The […]

April 14, 2021

In conjunction with International Women's Day, ARIJ (Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism) in partnership with the, the Facebook Journalism Project, Women in News / WAN-IFRA, the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF), and SAFE, IREX, supported by the German Federal Foreign Office kicked off the first of several programs under the umbrella of the I Will Not Stay Silent project.

انطلقت اليوم، وبالتزامن مع يوم المرأة العالمي، أولى أنشطة مشروع لن أبقى صامتة الذي تنظمه شبكة “إعلاميون من أجل صحافة استقصائية عربية” أريج، بالشراكة مع برنامج فيسبوك للصحافة ، وبرنامج النساء في الأخبار من منظمة وان ايفرا، والمؤسسة الإعلامية الدولية للمرأة ، ومؤسسة أيركس . وبرعاية وزارة الخارجية الألمانية يستهدف المشروع الذي يمتد لمدة عام، […]

ناقشت الندوة الرابعة من مشروع “لن أبقى صامتة” بمشاركة أكثر من (70) صحفي/ة وناشط/ة عربي/ة، الدروس المستفادة من حملة #أنا_أيضا، طرق تغيير ثقافة مكان العمل للوصول إلى مرحلة يتفق فيها الجميع على أن التحرش الجنسي مشكلة حقيقية يجب حلها وايقافها، والإيمان بالفرص التي تتيحها المساواة في الحقوق بين الجنسين. شبكة “أريج” (إعلاميون من أجل صحافة […]

» لن أبقى صامتة » لخلق بيئة إعلامية عربية آمنة دون إقصاء أو تمييز انطلقت مؤخرا وبالتزامن مع يوم المرأة العالمي، فعاليات مشروع » لن أبقى صامتة »، الرامي إلى خلق بيئة إعلامية عربية آمنة وجامعة من دون إقصاء أو تمييز بناء على الجنس أو الجندر أو اللون أو العرق أو الدين أو الفكر أو غير ذلك.ويعد […]

عمان نت نظمت شبكة "أريج" (إعلاميون من أجل صحافة استقصائية) عربية ندوة إلكترونية بعنوان " التوازن الجندري في المحتوى الإخباري، هل حقا فشلنا؟". الثانية ضمن سلسلة من 12 ندوة الكترونية ضمن مشروع "لن أبقى صامتة" الذي يهدف لخلق بيئة إعلامية آمنة وجامعة من دون إقصاء أو تمييز بناء على الجنس أو الجندر أو اللون أو […]

إطلاق مشروع » لن أبقى صامتة » لخلق بيئة إعلامية عربية آمنة دون إقصاء أو تمييز انطلقت مؤخرا وبالتزامن مع يوم المرأة العالمي، فعاليات مشروع » لن أبقى صامتة »، الرامي إلى خلق بيئة إعلامية عربية آمنة وجامعة من دون إقصاء أو تمييز بناء على الجنس أو الجندر أو اللون أو العرق أو الدين أو الفكر أو […]

أحداث اليوم - انطلقت اليوم وبالتزامن مع يوم المرأة العالمي، فعاليات مشروع » لن أبقى صامتة »، الرامي إلى خلق بيئة إعلامية عربية آمنة وجامعة من دون إقصاء أو تمييز بناء على الجنس أو الجندر أو اللون أو العرق أو الدين أو الفكر أو غير ذلك.ويعد هذا المشروع الذي يمتد على مدى سنة، حسب بلاغ إعلامي […]

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