In the village of Nazlet Asmant in Minya Governorate, the activities of the “Digital Peace” initiative were launched with pioneering participation from female preachers of the Ministry of Endowments and women church servants, in cooperation with the Forum for Intercultural Dialogue of the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services, the National Council for Women, and the Directorate of Youth and Sports.
The strong presence of female religious leaders, both Christian and Muslim, played a central role in the success of the initiative, as they shared their experiences and visions to promote a culture of digital safety and find practical solutions to confront the issue of online blackmail.
Around 70 girls from the village took part in interactive workshops led by these female leaders, with the participation of Dr. Rami Atta, capacity-building consultant and Head of the Media Department at El-Shorouk Academy, who discussed with them the risks and negative aspects associated with internet use such as cyberbullying and online blackmail. In turn, Dr. Mohamed Samir, representative of the National Council for Women in Minya, provided guidance to the girls on how to use the internet positively in education, communication, and building a purposeful personal identity.
The initiative affirmed the pioneering role of women as leaders in society and established a new image: that addressing digital challenges is a collective responsibility, in which female religious leaders join forces to make a real difference in the lives of young girls.
