Civic tech platform SafeSteps helps women in Serbia report harassment anonymously
A new civic tech platform named SafeSteps is helping women in Serbia report public harassment anonymously to map patterns of safety concerns.
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A civic tech platform called SafeSteps is assisting women in Serbia to navigate public spaces safely, Global Voices reported. The initiative allows users to anonymously report the approximate locations of harassment, intimidation, or discomfort in public areas. [1]
According to Global Voices, many incidents of public harassment are never formally filed because some women believe that making official complaints will not result in meaningful change. SafeSteps addresses this challenge by tracking location patterns without collecting personal identities. [1]
The platform was supported through the Digital Spark granting scheme. Global Voices reported that the scheme operates as part of the Regional Support Mechanism EECA project, which is implemented by the Metamorphosis Foundation and TechSoup in partnership with CIVICUS under the Digital Democracy Initiative. [1]
The technological initiative emerges alongside broader civic actions in the country. Widespread public demonstrations and student-led protests calling for accountability expanded across 400 Serbian cities and towns starting in late 2024. [2]
In short
- SafeSteps enables women in Serbia to report public harassment and location safety concerns anonymously.
- Many public harassment incidents go unreported because victims doubt official reporting will lead to change.
- The SafeSteps project received support through the Digital Spark granting scheme.
Sources
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- [1]How a civic tech platform is helping women in Serbia get home safelyGlobal Voices, 6d ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]2024–present Serbian anti-corruption protests on Wikipedia
- [3]Serbia on Grokipedia
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