TERMS OF REFERENCE Technical Service to produce a Baseline study on risks, threats and protection needs against hate speech online targeting women in Jordan and facilitating three trainings for young women and CSOs defending women's rights in Jordan on how to protect women from online hate speech. The technical service is framed in the project "Strengthened the active participation of women (youth, refugees, Jordanians and WwD) with a comprehensive rights approach in Jordan", funded by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID). The project is being implemented from 25th January 2023 until 14th January 2027 and it will be implemented in Amman, Zarqa and Mafraq.
Project context The intervention aims to contribute to a life free of violence for women at risk of exclusion, Jordanians and refugees, young women and WwD, through economic empowerment, protection and prevention of SGBV and conflict prevention in their communities, as a strategy to reduce inequalities of Rights' holders and ensure their contribution to sustainable development, while promoting social cohesion and conflict prevention. Over four years, work will be done to achieve three SOs:
Promote economic empowerment, Improve the protection system, prevention and response to gender violence, Strengthen the leadership of women in peace building, from three transversal approaches: gender, environment, and disability. The study and trainings are framed under the SO.3 "Strengthen the leadership of women in peace building, from three transversal approaches: gender, environment, and disability". The consultant is expected to conduct two phases of activities to ensure a comprehensive response to hate speech, from analytical to practical.
PHASE 1: Hate Speech Study The consultant will conduct a comprehensive study on hate speech against women in Jordan, focusing on young women, women with disabilities and refugees. The study will explore the intersectionality of misogyny and sexism with other forms of discrimination such as racism, religion, sectarianism, and sexual orientation in the context of hate speech in the digital sphere.
Objectives The study will specifically aim to:
Provide a theoretical framework (max. 10-15 pages) Define Hate Speech: Clarify what constitutes hate speech, particularly against women, and identify the basis on which it is targeted. Analyze Hate Crimes and Disinformation: Examine the connection between hate speech, hate crimes, and the spread of disinformation in the context of Jordan. Identify Social Media Platforms: Determine which social media platforms are mainly used in Jordan. Review Legal Framework: Assess existing laws and policies in Jordan. Mapping of actors in Jordan that work on the prevention of hate speech and/or support victims of hate speech. Provide recommendations: (max. 5 pages):
Prevention: Propose strategies to prevent hate speech against women in Jordan. Support for Victims: Map existing support for victims of hate speech in Jordan. Reporting Mechanisms: Recommend strategies for reporting hate speech. Methodology The study is expected to be conducted at least through the following methods:
Literature Review Mapping of actors Qualitative Data Collection: Conducting a minimum of 5 focus group discussions with a total of 30 people and a minimum of 6 relevant interviews. The study will be comprehensive and presented in a maximum of 20 to 25 pages in English.
Communication and Coordination The consultant is expected to maintain regular communication and coordination with the NOVACT representative in Jordan.
PHASE 2: Trainings for young women and CSOs The consultant is expected to deliver a total of three online trainings on women's rights in the digital space and protection from hate speech. These training will include a total of 45 representatives from women's rights organizations and young women defenders of women's rights.
Objectives The trainings aim to:
Increase knowledge on hate speech with a gender focus and digital violence. Build capabilities on how to provide protection for women who are victims of hate speech. Foster discussion and exchange among the participants. Ensure the participation of a diverse group of women from Amman, Mafraq and Zarqa. Methodology The sessions will take place online on a platform agreed among the consultant and Novact representative.
DELIVERABLES The consultant is expected to deliver:
Final Research Document in English Design of an infographic for the social media dissemination of the study Internal presentation of the results in a one-hour session Public presentation of the results at an event organized by Novact Methodological report of the research ToRs for the selection of participants for focus groups and interviews Minutes of the interviews and focus groups TIMEFRAME Mid-august 2024: Deliver inception report after review of project documents and preparation of methodology.
Mid-August to End-September: Conducting field work and presenting the first draft of the study.
Mid-October: Deliver first draft of the study and present it internally to all project partners for feedback.
End of October: Final delivery of the study and related supporting documents.
November to mid-December: Implement the trainings
December to January: External presentation of the study
End of January 2025: Final delivery of all supporting documents related to the training.
SELECTION CRITERIA Understanding and adequacy of the offer to the requirements outlined in the Terms of Reference (TdR).
BUDGET Each bidder is expected to submit a financial proposal that includes all necessary taxes for the execution of this service. The maximum amount allowed for the overall budget of the service should not exceed 6000 JDs.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS Those interested in submitting a bid for this consulting service must provide:
The curriculum vitae of the person leading the team. A basic methodological proposal. An economic proposal. The deadline for submitting bids is 21st July 2024 at 23:59h (Amman time).
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