Women’s ability to move freely and safely in public spaces supports their ability to fully participate in the civic, political, and economic life of their communities. The SWMENA survey asked women in Lebanon, Morocco, and Yemen how free or restricted they felt in associating with persons of their own choosing; expressing their views on critical issues to family members, neighbors or friends; leaving their house without permission; and moving about in public areas without fear or pressure. The survey also examined general attitudes towards violence against women and whether domestic violence, in particular, is tolerated or rejected by society. These topics were covered in an attempt to understand gender power relations within the family and within society.

Read The Related Topic Briefs

• Freedom of Movement, & Freedom from Harassment & Violence Topic Brief - Morocco
• Freedom of Movement, & Freedom from Harassment & Violence Topic Brief - Yemen
• Freedom of Movement, & Freedom from Harassment & Violence Topic Brief - Lebanon

Read The Related Reports

• Women and Violence - Yemen
• Women in Public Spaces - Yemen
• Women in Private Spaces - Morocco
• Women in Public Spaces - Morocco
• Women in Private Spaces - Lebanon
• Women in Public Spaces - Lebanon

Browse The Related Infographics

• Support for changing the law in relation to honor killing prosecution - Lebanon
• Opinions on justification for violence as a result of various situations - Lebanon
• Do you personally believe it is acceptable for women to be beaten by their husbands? - Lebanon
• Women perceptions of tolerance of domestic violence varies across communities - Lebanon
• Sexual harassment at work - Lebanon
• Physical contact is less frequent - Lebanon
• Women experience harassing behaviors from men in public places - Lebanon
• Women report increasing freedom to leave the house at older ages - Lebanon
• Many women experience limits on their freedoms of movement and association - Lebanon
• Women report increasing freedom to leave the house at older ages - Lebanon
• Many women experience limits on their freedoms of movement and association - Lebanon