The spread of mobile technology and the internet has great potential to combat gender-based violence at a scale never before seen.
The development of safe technology to address gender-based violence requires leadership by and collaboration with women and girls. The rights, needs, and wishes of survivors of violence, in particular must be central to design. Tools and technology should not expose women and girls to further harm. The goal is to ensure the utilization of technology to improve the reach and quality of GBV prevention and response services.