نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Cybercrimes against women have become an emerging and alarming challenge in modern societies, seriously threatening women’s personal, social, and psychological security. The central questions of this study are to what extent existing criminal laws have provided effective protection for women against such crimes, what the main legal gaps and shortcomings are, how Iranian laws compare to international instruments and other legal systems, and finally what solutions can be proposed to address these gaps. The significance of this research arises from the fact that with the expansion of new communication technologies, diverse forms of online harassment and violence against women have appeared, which are difficult to identify and prove in judicial processes. The primary objective of this article is to analyze the legal framework of Iran in addressing these crimes, identify the legal deficiencies, and propose legal, educational, and institutional solutions to strengthen protection mechanisms. The methodology is descriptive–analytical, based on documentary research, the study of domestic legislation, and its comparison with international instruments. Findings indicate that although Iranian criminal law provides some scattered regulations addressing certain forms of cybercrimes, they are general, fragmented, and lack effective enforcement, thereby failing to adequately protect women in cyberspace. Consequently, revising existing laws, precisely criminalizing forms of cyber violence, raising public awareness, and enhancing international cooperation are essential. The novelty of this article lies in addressing fundamental research questions while simultaneously comparing domestic and international legal frameworks and offering practical, applicable solutions to fill the legal gaps.
کلیدواژهها English