| | | Digital violence against women in Lebanon: Legal and Institutional Context
Digital violence against women is a growing challenge in light of rapid technological advancement. This includes digital harassment, online threats, and privacy violations, with negative impacts on victims. International efforts have been made to address this, with some countries enhancing legal protection and punishment for perpetrators. Lebanon has enacted laws and adapted existing ones to address digital violence, but cases continue to rise, especially affecting underage girls.
This study examines Lebanon’s response to digital violence, with a focus on the legal frameworks in place and recommendations for further measures to combat this issue and safeguard victims in the digital sphere. It emphasizes the critical role of security institutions in protecting victims, alongside the importance of civil society organizations in offering legal, social, and psychological support. This study also aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity risks and to educate the public on strategies to prevent information-related crimes.
This study was authored by Roula Zayat, Executive Director of ACRLI, with support from the SecDev Foundation and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
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