Under
the patronage of Prof. Yasser Magdy Hatata, President of Fayoum University,
Prof. Sherif El-Attar, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs and
Supervisor of the Faculty of Dar Al-Uloom, attended a seminar entitled
"Electronic Blackmail and its Impact on Women and Society." The
seminar was organized by the Faculty's Combating Violence against Women Unit
and was also attended by Prof. Essam Ameria, Vice Dean for Community Service
and Environmental Development, Prof. Tahia Abdel-Tawab, Director of the Unit,
and a number of faculty members, staff, and students. Dr. Mohamed Mohy El-Din,
Head of the Complaints Office and a lawyer with the National Council for Women,
presented at the seminar, which took place on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the
Faculty.
Prof. Sherif
El-Attar emphasized the importance of being aware of both the advantages and
disadvantages of technology, urging young people to adhere to ethical values
and principles and to refrain from harming their peers in any way.
He pointed
out that Fayoum University organizes numerous seminars and workshops on this
topic to raise awareness among the young, guide them on the right path, and
inform them of the risks and legal consequences of misusing social media.
Prof.
Essam Ameria also addressed the linguistic definition of the word
"blackmail," explaining its meaning in Arabic as "to rape"
or "to steal," and its meaning in other languages. He urged students
to cooperate, focus on continuous learning, and acquire diverse life skills.
Prof.
Tahia Abdel-Tawab highlighted the psychological impact of blackmail, including
anxiety, stress, loss of self-confidence, sleep disturbances, guilt,
self-criticism, and a loss of psychological security.
Dr.
Mohamed Mohy El-Din discussed the role of the National Council for Women, its
most prominent activities and initiatives, and its door-to-door campaigns to
raise awareness about family planning, female genital mutilation, and other
issues. He emphasized the importance of technological literacy for girls to
combat online blackmail and pursue proper legal channels. He also explained the
legal provisions outlining the penalties for online blackmail.
