Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Nursing, in collaboration with the National Council for Women – Alexandria Branch, organized an awareness forum titled “Combating Violence Against Women in the Digital Age.” The event reflects the commitment of both institutions to supporting national efforts aimed at empowering and protecting women, as well as highlighting the role of educational institutions in promoting awareness and fostering a safe society that respects women’s rights and dignity.

The forum was attended by Prof. Dr. Hanan Hosny El-Sherbiny, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing; Prof. Dr. Sahar Mansour Lamada, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs; Ms. Safaa Tawfiq, member of the National Council for Women; a group of specialists, faculty members, students, civil society representatives, and individuals interested in women’s issues. The event was delivered by Dr. Nevin Gamal from the Community Health Nursing Department.

In her speech, Prof. Dr. Hanan El-Sherbiny highlighted the connection between combating violence against women and the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing Egypt’s effective role in empowering women, protecting them from all forms of violence, and reinforcing the role of educational institutions in supporting these efforts.

Prof. Dr. Sahar Mansour Lamada stressed the importance of raising awareness about the risks of violence against women and the need to adopt effective preventive strategies in light of digital transformation.

Dr. Nagah Abdelrahman Ragah, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Awqaf in Alexandria, delivered a lecture on the religious perspective and its role in reducing violence.

From a religious and humanitarian standpoint, Pastor Ihab Helmy spoke about respecting women and rejecting all forms of violence, affirming the role of religious institutions in promoting awareness and reinforcing values of compassion and coexistence.

Ms. Amira Samir, member of the National Council for Women, highlighted the Council’s efforts in protecting and empowering women.

Dr. Manal Foda, Executive Director of the Anti-Violence Against Women Unit at Alexandria University, presented the unit’s activities and initiatives within the university.

Eng. Islam Ghanem, Information Systems and AI Consultant, delivered a presentation on cybercrimes targeting women and methods of digital protection.

The interventions concluded with Dr. Ola Mamdouh, Professor of Community Health Nursing, who discussed the health and social impacts of digital violence.

At the end of the forum, a set of recommendations was issued, emphasizing the importance of strengthening community awareness and expanding educational programs focused on preventing all forms of violence, particularly digital violence, which continues to grow in impact alongside technological advancement.