Today, the French Ambassador to Yemen, Ms. Catherine Corm-Kammoun, visited INSAF Center for Rights and Development at its new headquarters in Khor Maksar District – Aden, accompanied by Ms. Cécile Longé, Support Envoy and Cooperation Attaché at the French Embassy to Yemen.
The visit aimed to review the progress of the project “ Online Justice for Women in Yemen – Brave Women,” implemented by INSAF Center with the support of the French Embassy in Yemen. The project seeks to combat online blackmail and digital violence against women and girls, while raising awareness about women’s rights in the digital space.
During the visit, the Ambassador and Ms. Longé toured the Center’s departments and listened to a presentation from the project team on the implementation process and upcoming plans to expand awareness activities, provide legal and psychological support to affected women, and build the capacity of target groups in the fields of digital safety and combating online violence.
The meeting also touched on a training course held in the Arab Republic of Egypt, which included participants from the Center’s staff, judges, and academics. The course aimed to enhance knowledge of transitional justice mechanisms and exchange experiences in the field of women’s rights protection.
Furthermore, the discussion highlighted the hotline established by the Center to receive reports and consultations related to online blackmail and digital violence, as well as the monitoring and evaluation mechanisms adopted by the Center to ensure effective and sustainable project outcomes.
The Ambassador was also introduced to “INSAF Space,” a digital platform launched by the Center as part of the project’s activities. The platform focuses on raising awareness through online content and podcasts, providing a safe space for discussion, and shedding light on real-life experiences of women facing online blackmail and digital abuse.
A fruitful discussion followed on the project’s significance in protecting women from digital crimes and promoting a culture of digital safety in society, in addition to the role of digital media in raising awareness and advocating for rights.
For her part, Ambassador Catherine Corm-Kammoun expressed her appreciation for the efforts of INSAF Center in addressing women’s issues and combating online violence, emphasizing the importance of continuing partnerships that support such human rights initiatives, which contribute to women’s empowerment and community protection.
It is worth noting that the “Online Justice for Women” project includes several activities and initiatives, such as training workshops on digital security and media awareness campaigns aimed at spreading the culture of Online justice and enhancing women’s protection from increasing digital threats.
