Facebook launches partnership with Egypt to protect women from cyber harassment
Egypt’s National Council for Women teams up with Facebook for extra online security and protection for female users prone to online harassment and violation of their personal freedoms.
CAIRO — Facebook announced on Dec. 17 a partnership and cooperation initiative with Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW) to spread awareness about the protection of women on the giant social media platform.
The initiative, titled “Women’s Safety Resources,” includes the use of online material such as GIFs, cartoons and videos in a bid to raise awareness among female users on how to manage and adjust their Facebook privacy settings and block anyone who engages in violence against women.
