Benghazi – Libya is preparing to host the International Digital Conference on Violence Against Women next November, organized by the Office for the Support and Empowerment of Women at the University of Benghazi. The event will feature wide participation from researchers and academics from several countries to discuss the legal, social, and psychological aspects of the issue, and to present recommendations and practical solutions that enhance the protection of women in the digital space.
Reem Abrik Al-Warfali, a member of the conference’s Scientific Committee, told the Libyan News Agency that the scale of participation is large and honorable. The committee has received 72 research papers from several countries, including Kuwait, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Iraq, and Malaysia, in addition to local submissions from the cities of Benghazi, Tripoli, Sirte, Misrata, Sabratha, Tobruk, and Derna. This reflects the growing academic interest in this issue both locally and internationally.
Al-Warfali explained that the Scientific Committee adopted precise criteria for accepting research, most notably originality, the novelty of the topic, clarity of the problem statement and scientific methodology, in addition to the practical value of the expected results. She added that the distinguished studies focused on the legal and legislative aspects of digital violence, as well as comparisons between international and regional experiences, while social and psychological research stood out for its focus on the human dimensions of this phenomenon.
She affirmed that the conference represents an important scientific platform for dialogue and the exchange of expertise. It is expected to contribute to opening new horizons for research, and possibly lead to the establishment of specialized committees or centers, in addition to its role in formulating national policies and legislative and community initiatives that reduce the risks of digital violence and provide a safer environment for women in Libya.