To celebrate the International Day of the Girl, join the GBV AOR Community of Practice and UNICEF for a webinar that highlights "Laaha" - a Virtual Safe Space (VSS) platform, specifically designed for and with adolescent girls and women. Developed by UNICEF in partnership with the US Government, the Government of Finland, and the Open Society Foundation, this platform is now available in four languages and soon will be available in seven. 

It provides a haven for women and girls amidst crises. 

During this webinar, you will:

1. Introduction to Laaha: Understand the inspiration behind Laaha and how it reflects the commitment towards tackling GBV and empowering girls and women in crises.

2. Challenges: Take a closer look at the challenges that girls and women face in their daily lives, especially related to gender digital divide and technology-facilitated GBV.

3. The Solution: Discover how Laaha was developed through comprehensive user research and human-centered design, tailored to the unique needs of girls and women in various contexts.

4. The Impact: Witness the transformational power of Laaha, empowering girls and women by providing a safe space online.

5. The Future: Learn about upcoming features, like a user forum and chatbot, and the vision for scaling this platform globally.

The event will be accompanied by storytelling and country-level experiences, bringing to life the experiences of girls and women who benefit from Laaha and aims to provide insightful discussions and revelations on creating digital safe spaces for women and girls, especially in humanitarian settings.

Speakers include: 
Sheema Sen Gupta, UNICEF 
Carolina Masboungi, UNICEF
A combination of user researchers, local organizations, and UNICEF staff from Afghanistan, Iraq, Ecuador, Lebanon, Ukraine and Venezuela (where Laaha was deployed) as well as experts from UNICEF’s Office of Innovation. TBC

For our global audience, translation will be available in French, Arabic, and Spanish.

Date:  Wednesday 11 October 2023

Duration: 60 mins

Time:  14:00 Geneva time/8:00 New York tim