HerSafeSpace

Creating safe spaces for girls and women

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@gbengasesan Advocates learned practical ways to strengthen their digital security, from creating stronger passwords and protecting devices, to using VPNs, securing communications, understanding social engineering attacks, managing public Wi-Fi risks and responding to online abuse.

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Our first session of the Digital Safety Advocates Fellowship brought together advocates for a practical conversation on protecting ourselves and others online, facilitated by @gbengasesan, Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative.

And this wasn't just another webinar.

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Have you met KEMI? The WhatsApp chatbot supporting TFGBV survivors in West Africa

Read the full feature on @GirlsNotBrides: https://t.co/alwx76s8sC

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Take a few minutes to explore the chatbot and share your experience with us. Your feedback will help us understand what can be improved, and how KEMI can better respond to the needs of users.

Try KEMI: https://t.co/GSGQTtgxtR

Share your feedback: https://t.co/H7bZHGVUX1

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KEMI was created to help bridge that gap. Our AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot connects users with information and support services for #TFGBV, making it easier to find relevant help when it is needed.

Now, we want to hear from you.

Have you tried KEMI?

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To our 15 advocates: the work ahead carries real responsibility. You will encounter difficult questions and personal stories. You will also have the chance to help people recognise harm, find support and reclaim their right to participate online without fear.

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“Online spaces are not a virtual world separate from reality. They are our reality.”

This message from Victoria Dart of the United Nations Population Fund set the tone as we launched the first cohort of BBYDI’s Digital Safety Advocates Fellowship, with support from Luminate.

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This fellowship builds on BBYDI’s work through HerSafeSpace 2.0 and KEMI, our AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot. It moves that work from tools and conversations into a network of trained advocates prepared to help make digital spaces safer.

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We are pleased to welcome Victoria Dart, Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) Programme Analyst at UNFPA Headquarters, as our keynote speaker.

Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Google Meet

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At HerSafeSpace, we are launching the Digital Safety Advocates against Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV), bringing together young women committed to challenging harmful online behaviours and promoting safer, more inclusive digital spaces.

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@aduragbataibat actually asking AI. Their perspectives can therefore help policymakers better understand both the opportunities and risks emerging from young people’s use of AI.

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Earlier today, our co-founder, @aduragbataibat contributed to UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week Strategy Lab.

The session explored an increasingly important reality: young people are turning to AI for information, advice and support on issues including health, sexuality and safety.

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@aduragbataibat One of Taibat’s key contributions was the importance of meaningfully involving young people in policy discussions around AI and education.

Young people are often best placed to understand their own experiences, the challenges they encounter, and the kinds of questions they are

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We are stepping into September with fresh energy and renewed intention. 💜

May this month give you room to grow, speak up, connect with others and thrive.

Here’s to a safer September, together.

Welcome to September from us.

#hersafespace #september #onlinesafety

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The impact speaks for itself 👇🏽

• 98% agreed men have a key role in preventing GBV
• 92% pledged to speak up when harassment happens
• 65% to serve as Male Ally Champions.

This is just the beginning of safer, fairer, and more responsible digital spaces in Cameroon.

#EndGBV

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We believe ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) requires everyone at the table.

In that room, men shared honest personal stories, unpacked societal pressure, and challenged harmful norms engaging in powerful conversations to redefine positive masculinity, both online and offline.

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We believe ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) requires everyone at the table.

In that room, men shared honest personal stories, unpacked societal pressure, and challenged harmful norms engaging in powerful conversations to redefine positive masculinity, both online and offline.

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Our train stopped in Cameroon.

And it reminded us that true allyship isn’t just about showing up.

On 15 November 2025 in Yaoundé, 30 men, youth, community leaders, and advocates gathered with one purpose: to define their role in making the digital world safer.

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