Fighting Violence against Women Using Technology”

Abstract

<p>Cairo, 24 February 2021 &mdash; Today marks the launch &ldquo;Fighting Violence Against Women Using Technology&rdquo; Hackathon on social media platforms. &nbsp;This hackathon is organized by StartEgypt powered by Flat6Labs in collaboration with the National Council for Women (NCW) and UN Women Egypt, recognising the significant role that entrepreneurship plays in providing innovative solutions to address societal issues. The hackathon challenge includes three key tracks: fighting cybercrimes against women using technology, combating forms of violence against women in the public sphere, and digitization of violence against women complaints and tracking mechanism with relevant government authorities. The hackathon will be virtually held in March in commemoration of the &ldquo;Women's Month&rdquo;.</p>