Amman, June 29 (Petra) -- The National Center for Human Rights (NCHR), in partnership with The Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) on Monday held a dialogue on digital violence and its impact on people most in need of protection, aiming to strengthen national dialogue on challenges in the digital space from a human rights perspective.
The event examined the impact of digital violence on vulnerable groups and explored ways to develop national responses based on prevention, protection and accountability in line with international human rights standards.
NCHR Board of Trustees Chairperson Samar Al-Haj Hassan said the rapid pace of digital transformation has created new challenges affecting fundamental rights and freedoms, making discussions on digital violence increasingly important.
She said the impact of such challenges is greater for people most in need of protection because of limited awareness of online protection mechanisms, difficulties in accessing remedies, and the need for tailored safeguards.
She stressed the importance of strengthening national dialogue and advancing prevention and response measures through a human rights-based approach.
Hassan said the seminar is part of the center's participatory approach to developing practical recommendations that can be incorporated into legislation, public policies and programs addressing the psychological and social consequences of digital violence, as well as protection measures.
Khuloud Shakakhwa, Country Coordinator and Director of the DIHR in Jordan, said the institute values its longstanding partnership with the NCHR, calling it as a model for cooperation in promoting human rights protection and addressing emerging challenges in the digital environment.
She also commended the center's efforts to monitor human rights issues and foster national dialogue on digital transformation.
Shakakhwa said technology-enabled digital violence has emerged as a new form of abuse, highlighting the need for a clearer understanding of the concept in the absence of an agreed definition, as well as greater awareness of its causes and impact on vulnerable groups to support recommendations that enhance human rights protection.
NCHR Protection Commissioner Nahla Momani said the center aims to translate the seminar's recommendations into practical measures that enhance protection for vulnerable groups from the risks of digital violence while supporting the development of relevant national policies and response mechanisms.
She said the center will issue a final report documenting the discussions, findings and recommendations. The report will be made available in accessible formats to ensure persons with disabilities can access and benefit from its content on an equal basis.
The seminar also addressed the conceptual, legislative and media dimensions of digital violence, relevant international and national standards, its impact on women, children, persons with disabilities, older persons and refugees, as well as its psychological and social consequences, support and protection mechanisms, and the role of national institutions and partners in promoting a safe digital environment based on human rights, equality and non-discrimination.
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