Tech for Equality: Co-Creating Laaha, A Virtual Safe Space for Women and Girls in Crisis

Описание: To celebrate the International Day of the Girl, GBV AoR Community of Practice and UNICEF held a webinar on "Laaha" - a Virtual Safe Space (VSS) platform, specifically designed for and with adolescent girls and women. Developed by UNICEF in partnership with the US Government, the Government of Finland, and the Open Society Foundation, this platform is now available in four languages and soon will be available in seven.

"It provides a haven for women and girls amidst crises."

During this webinar, we heard about:

1. Introduction to Laaha: Understanding the inspiration behind Laaha and how it reflects the commitment towards tackling GBV and empowering girls and women in crises.

2. Challenges: Taking a closer look at the challenges that girls and women face in their daily lives, especially related to gender digital divide and technology-facilitated GBV.

3. The Solution: Discovering how Laaha was developed through comprehensive user research and human-centered design, tailored to the unique needs of girls and women in various contexts.

4. The Impact: Witnessing the transformational power of Laaha, empowering girls and women by providing a safe space online.

5. The Future: Learning about upcoming features, like a user forum and chatbot, and the vision for scaling this platform globally.


The event was accompanied by storytelling and country-level experiences, bringing to life the experiences of girls and women who benefit from Laaha and aims to provide insightful discussions and revelations on creating digital safe spaces for women and girls, especially in humanitarian settings.