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Oral Evidence Review on the Government's Efforts to tack Violence Against Women and Girls

The article from techUK discusses the organization's involvement in a review by the Women and Equalities Committee on the UK Government's efforts to combat violence against women and girls (VAWG). It highlights techUK's submission of written evidence and their participation in an oral evidence session, focusing on how technology can both contribute to and help mitigate VAWG. Key points include the need for tech companies to collaborate with law enforcement to address online harms, the importance of designing technology with safety in mind, and the role of tech in supporting victims through innovative solutions like safety apps and secure communication tools. The session also covered the government's Online Safety Bill, discussing its potential to enforce accountability on tech platforms for content that promotes or facilitates VAWG. The article emphasizes the dual role of technology as both a tool for empowerment and a potential vector for harm, advocating for a balanced approach in policy-making to ensure safety while preserving innovation and freedom of expression.

Read the Full techUK Article at:
[ https://www.techuk.org/resource/oral-evidence-review-on-the-government-s-efforts-to-tack-violence-against-women-and-girls.html ]