Did you know that nearly one in three women aged 15-49 years have been subjected to some form of physical and/or emotional violence by their partners? While technological tools (from smart devices to mobile apps) can enable abusers to stalk, exploit, and control their victims, they can also help protect people against domestic violence. Among the tech-based inspiring initiatives is Gewaltfrei in die Zukunft (Violentfree into the Future). The project was initiated by Stefanie Knaab, who presented the idea of a camouflage app for women suffering from domestic violence during the German government’s hackathon (which went by the term #WirVsVirus)…

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