Benghazi hosted the International Scientific Conference on Digital Violence Against Women under the theme “Digital Safety: A Right, Not a Privilege.” The event took place at the headquarters of the Libyan House of Representatives and was organized by the Office for Women’s Support and Empowerment at the University of Benghazi, in cooperation with local and Arab experts and institutions.
The opening session gathered government officials, academics, and specialists from Libya and several Arab countries. Member of Parliament Aisha Al-Tublqi emphasized the importance of addressing digital violence as a modern form of abuse with serious psychological, social, and economic repercussions for women. She noted that the House of Representatives has already passed the Cybercrime Law and is currently discussing a draft bill specifically targeting digital violence against women.
Al-Tublqi reaffirmed the parliament’s support for all initiatives that protect Libyan women in cyberspace, expressing her gratitude to the organizers and participants for their commitment to the cause.
Delivering remarks on behalf of Abdullah Al-Masri Al-Fadhel, Director of the Office of the House of Representatives, Miftah Al-Mahshhash praised the University of Benghazi and the Women’s Empowerment Office for organizing the event. He stressed that digital violence is no longer a marginal issue but a serious threat to social security, requiring institutional and academic cooperation to develop mechanisms for prevention and response.
The first day featured presentations and research papers exploring the concept of digital violence, ways to combat it on online platforms, and its legal, religious, and social dimensions. Experts also discussed its impact on women entrepreneurs, its influence on social cohesion, and the role of security and educational institutions in promoting digital literacy among women.
Participants from Morocco, Algeria, Palestine, and Kuwait joined the discussions, exchanging best practices and strategies to strengthen digital protection for women. The conference will continue its sessions over two days, aiming to establish a regional framework for addressing digital violence in the Arab world.
