GLACY-e: Peru launches first national training on gender and cybercrime

The initiative is the result of a partnership between the Public Ministry of Peru, the Court of Arequipa, and the Global Action on Cybercrime Enhanced (GLACY-e) project. GLACY-e is co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe and supports countries worldwide in strengthening their criminal justice responses to cybercrime.

Building judicial expertise on gendered cybercrime

The training brought together around 26 judges and criminal justice professionals from Arequipa and Lima. Participants were prepared to act as national judicial trainers on gender-based cybercrime, equipping them with the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify, assess and address online crimes that disproportionately affect women and girls.

A key focus of the course was understanding the specific barriers faced by women and girls as victims of cybercrime, including under-reporting, secondary victimisation and challenges in accessing justice.

Tailored to Peru's legal and cultural context

Although the course was initially co-designed with authorities in Ecuador, the training materials were adapted to reflect Peru's legal framework and cultural context. Under the leadership of the Court of Arequipa, these resources are expected to be integrated into Peru's national judicial training curricula.

This will allow gender perspectives to be systematically embedded in how cybercrime cases are handled and enable trained participants to pass on their expertise to peers across the country.

Strengthening trust in the justice system

The long-term objective of the initiative is to strengthen the capacity of Peru's criminal justice system to respond effectively and sensitively to gendered forms of cybercrime. By improving how cases are handled at every stage of legal proceedings, the training aims to support victims more effectively, increase reporting rates and reinforce trust in the justice system.

Through initiatives such as GLACY-e, the EU continues to support partner countries in developing fair, inclusive and effective responses to cybercrime worldwide.