In its efforts to address gender-based violence (GBV), the University of Cape Town recently received an important boost with the introduction of Kwanele, a powerful new digital tool to track and help counter sexual misconduct on its campuses.
Introduced to a diverse audience at a recent event on lower campus, the survivor-centred app allows for GBV incidents to be reported without fear of persecution, shaming or other barriers that often deter survivors from coming forward.
Among its essential features is the potential to collect valuable data and provide training on various aspects of GBV, including consent, healthy relationships and bystander intervention. Data collection that can be leveraged to track and address GBV trends is also critical for understanding the scope of the problem, identifying hotspots and tailoring interventions, according to Tima.
Obtaining consent for data is another critical element of Kwanele’s approach. Users will have control over their information, sharing it only if they choose to do so. This emphasis on consent underscores the commitment to respecting survivors’ agency and privacy.
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