Harnessing the power of technology to break the cycles of violence against women and children

Harnessing the power of technology, tech-based GBV prevention applications for adolescents - which are tailored to local contexts - have been piloted in many countries. In Brazil an initiative called Caretas, an artificial intelligence (AI) powered fictional character-based program, promotes behaviour change focusing on digital safety, sexting, and revenge porn among youth. Maru, a chatbot developed by Plan International supports girls and women who face or witness online harassment by providing advice and resources.

Through the „Creating a digital safe space for adolescents to break cycles of VAC and VAW in Sri Lanka“ study, we will add an innovative component to the program.

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