Tackling cybercrime in communities in Jordan
To counteract cybercrime and help victims get the support they need,protection actors must have an accurate understanding of the scope of the issue and the landscape in which it takes place.
Siren's research has shown that different groups of people have specific vulnerabilities to online harassment,bullying and blackmail,and that the resources and support networks they have to address these forms of interpersonal cybercrime vary considerably.
Women and girls,for instance,are most concerned about their online safety,particularly around sharing videos or photos of themselves,and they are often reluctant to report “honour” crimes,including those committed online.
A holistic approach to tackling cybercrime must be built around these particularities. Download our infographic for a primer on where to start.
As human life becomes increasingly digitised,how can communities protect themselves from the range of potentially harmful interactions they may face online? To better understand perceptions of safety
The internet,digital technologies,and online platforms are providing increasing opportunities to stay in touch with friends and family abroad,access local and national news,receive online education
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Significant gender divides still exist in women’s access to police and protection services in Amman,a public perception survey published by Siren Associates has found. The survey,which took place in
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