How does cyber blackmail affect women’s lives?

What is the Defemale Podcast?

In collaboration with the audio content production company “Audionality,” Equity and Empowerment  launched the Defemale podcast to spotlight the growing dangers of cyber blackmail and online violence.

Why the Name Defemale?

The name combines the English word “defamation,” meaning slander, with “Female” and “Male.” This combination highlights the issue of defamation against individuals, with a particular focus on women, who often face harsher consequences in our societies. The title reflects the intention to:

“Expose the defamation of women, analyze, critique, and investigate.”

The “Defemale” podcast is available on various podcast platforms, SoundCloud, and YouTube.

Episode Overview:

And the question: How can we make the digital space a safer place?

Listen to the first episode of the Defemale podcast as part of the “Syrian Women Have a Voice” campaign.

Hosted by: Bara Salibi
Produced by: Huda Abu Nabout
Available on SoundCloud and YouTube.

Guests:

  • Rhada Abdoosh: Syrian lawyer and activist focusing on violence against women and children.
  • Ghaitha Asaad: Psychological and social expert specializing in mental health and psychosocial support.
  • Sheikh Ammar Al-Issa: Syrian religious scholar working in Islamic advocacy.
  • Former Victim (preferred to remain anonymous).
  • Friends Against Cyber Blackmail.

Listen to the episode on SoundCloud

Listen to the episode on Youtube

What is the Defemale Podcast?

In collaboration with the audio content production company “Audionality,” Equity and Empowerment  launched the Defemale podcast to spotlight the growing dangers of cyber blackmail and online violence.

Why the Name Defemale?

The name combines the English word “defamation,” meaning slander, with “Female” and “Male.” This combination highlights the issue of defamation against individuals, with a particular focus on women, who often face harsher consequences in our societies. The title reflects the intention to:

“Expose the defamation of women, analyze, critique, and investigate.”

The “Defemale” podcast is available on various podcast platforms, SoundCloud, and YouTube.

Episode Overview:

And the question: How can we make the digital space a safer place?

Listen to the first episode of the Defemale podcast as part of the “Syrian Women Have a Voice” campaign.

Hosted by: Bara Salibi
Produced by: Huda Abu Nabout
Available on SoundCloud and YouTube.

Guests:

  • Rhada Abdoosh: Syrian lawyer and activist focusing on violence against women and children.
  • Ghaitha Asaad: Psychological and social expert specializing in mental health and psychosocial support.
  • Sheikh Ammar Al-Issa: Syrian religious scholar working in Islamic advocacy.
  • Former Victim (preferred to remain anonymous).
  • Friends Against Cyber Blackmail.

Listen to the episode on SoundCloud

Listen to the episode on Youtube