The Ministry of Women's Affairs conducts awareness sessions on digital violence in the Ansar area camps in Gaza Strip.

The Ministry of Women's Affairs conducted a series of educational and awareness sessions on digital violence from August 29 to September 8, 2026, targeting women in 18 camps in the Ansar area west of Gaza City. This was part of the temporary employment project activities in partnership with the Palestinian Employment Fund and funded by the Norwegian side.

The Minister of Women's Affairs, Ms. Mona Al-Khalili emphasized that raising women's awareness of digital risks and enhancing their ability to protect themselves are important parts of the ministry's efforts in the field of protection and prevention, especially in light of the various forms of violence that may be practiced among women through social media and digital platforms. Her Excellency Alkhalili pointed out the importance of empowering women with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect their accounts and the personal and financial data, to deal consciously with suspicious links and messages, especially those related to aid, and to know the safe response mechanisms when facing threats, extortion, or digital fraud. She also highlighted the need to seek support from family and relevant authorities, and to treat digital violence as a protection issue that requires awareness, response, and support away from blame or isolation.

 The sessions included an introduction to the concept of digital violence and its various forms, presenting real-life examples and situations on how to deal with it, as well as raising awareness about the dangers of unknown links and messages, methods to verify the sources of aid-related advertisements, and enhancing the protection of social, financial accounts, and personal data, including using strong passwords and not sharing passwords, verification codes, or financial data with untrustworthy entities. It also addressed mechanisms for dealing with threats, extortion, and cyber fraud, including not responding to extortion emotionally, preserving evidence, seeking help from trusted individuals and relevant authorities, and introducing official institutions and civil society organizations that provide support and protection in this field.

   The sessions contributed to enhancing the participants understanding of the concept of digital violence, its forms, and its dangers, raising awareness about prevention methods and protecting personal and financial accounts and data, and enhancing the ability to safely deal with suspicious links and messages. Additionally, they strengthened the understanding of the role of the family, community, and relevant institutions in prevention and response, and introduced the support entities available for women when exposed to digital violence.