Historically, Libyan women have been placed under severe social and cultural constraints that rendered them difficult to reach. So I needed a method that would provide a platform whereby the women can respond to the survey without prying eyes. I have a large family in Libya which straddles two different tribes, as well as family friends, so I was confident that wasta was the best approach to take. Much of the feedback I received from family members was worrying. Social media, which doesn’t mandate use of real names or photographs, was able to offer this in a way that extended family and friends, naturally, never could.

Source: Libya Today April 24, 2023 19:50 UTC