A specialized Train the Trainers workshop on gendered aspects of cybercrime was held in Lima, Peru, from 21 to 24 April, bringing together 27 judges and prosecutors to strengthen the criminal justice response to gender-based offences in the digital environment.
Organized within the framework of the GLACY-e joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe, the workshop was co-organized with the Peruvian Judiciary, notably the Superior Court of Justice of Lima, as host institution, and the Public Prosecutor's Office. The initiative contributed to enhancing participants' capacity to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate cybercrime cases while integrating gender-sensitive approaches throughout judicial processes. It also further consolidated the network of national trainers in gender and cybercrime, who are later expected to pass on their expertise to other justice professionals in Peru and replicate this learning experience.
Building on a similar training held in Arequipa in January this year, the course combined legal and practical components, addressing key issues such as the gendered nature of cybercrime, the impact on victims – particularly women and girls – and the challenges associated with reporting, evidence collection and prosecution. The course was jointly facilitated by an international expert of the Council of Europe alongside five national trainers previously trained under similar GLACY-e project. Participants engaged in interactive sessions and practical exercises designed to improve their ability to handle cases effectively while ensuring a victim-centered approach. Particular attention was given to identifying forms of online violence that disproportionately affect women, as well as to preventing secondary victimization and strengthening access to justice. The training also fostered the exchange of experiences and good practices among judicial professionals.
An observer from Brazil participated throughout the course, seeking to replicate the training in the country with the support of the GLACY-e project. This engagement promotes the exchange of expertise and good practices, and contributes to the development of consistent, gender-sensitive approaches to cybercrime across the region.
The GLACY-e project continues to support national authorities in enhancing legal and operational frameworks to respond to cybercrime, equipping judges and prosecutors with specialized knowledge and tools, thus reinforcing institutional capacity to address cybercrime in a comprehensive and inclusive manner while promoting respect for human rights and the rule of law.
Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)
Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC)
GLACY-e: Peru launches first national training on gender and cybercrime