Benha University Organized Seminar on "Cyber Violence and Cybersecurity"

Under the auspices of Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, the Unit for Combating Violence Against Women organized an awareness seminar titled “Cyber Violence and Cybersecurity” at the Faculty of Physical Therapy.
Attendees:
• Prof. Nevin Abdel-Sabour (Director of the Unit for Combating Violence Against Women)
• Prof. Heba Zaghloul (Vice Dean of the Faculty of Physical Therapy for Community Service and Environmental Development)
• Prof. Hanan Abdullah (Coordinator of the Unit for Combating Violence at the Faculty of Physical Therapy)
The seminar was coordinated with Mrs. Rania Moataz, Assistant Secretary-General of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development.
Seminar Highlights:
Prof. Nevin Abdel-Sabour's Remarks:
• Emphasized the unit's ongoing efforts to organize workshops and seminars aimed at raising awareness among students about women's rights and fostering mutual respect within the university community.
• Highlighted collaboration with university administration to address gender-based challenges in the digital age.
Discussion Topics:
1. Forms of Cyber Violence Against Women:
• Explored digital harassment, non-consensual image sharing, doxxing, and online defamation.
2. Impacts of Digital Violence on Women's Lives:
• Psychological trauma, social stigmatization, and career repercussions.
3. State Efforts to Combat Digital Violence:
• Overview of Egypt's legal frameworks, Cybersecurity initiatives, and awareness campaigns like “Digital Safety for Women”.
Student Engagement:
• The seminar witnessed outstanding student participation, with interactive discussions reflecting growing awareness of combating violence in all forms.
• Students raised questions on:
• Legal protections for cyber violence victims.
• Strategies to report digital harassment anonymously.
• Role of educational institutions in promoting online safety.