Reclaiming Digital Space: Feminist Tech for Safe Online Spaces for Women and Girls
UN Entity:
UNICEF
SDGs:
SDG 05: Gender Equality
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Innovation Area:
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Behavioural Science
Culture of Innovation
How can we radically transform the internet into a lifeline—not a threat—for women and girls in crisis? The session will explore how feminist technology and AI—co-designed with women and girls—are reshaping digital spaces to foster safety, inclusion, and equity. We’ll feature innovations that bridge the gender digital divide and provide practical insights into building ethical, survivor-centered technologies in humanitarian settings. Participants will discover innovations and leave with practical insights on designing inclusive, ethical, and survivor-centered technologies that bridge the gender digital divide in humanitarian contexts.