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DataFest Tbilisi Hackathon: Addressing Online Violence Against Women

DataFest Tbilisi, the largest data festival in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, is hosting a hackathon dedicated to tackling online violence against women. The hackathon, themed "Technology-Enabled Gender-Based Violence," seeks to empower women and create a safer digital environment for them.

Protecting Women in the Digital Realm

This hackathon aims to raise awareness and foster solutions for combating various forms of online violence directed at women, including:

• Hate speech
• Hate crimes
• Cyberbullying
• Extortion and threats
• Discrimination against women in politics, activism, and public spaces

Hackathon Details and Eligibility

The DataFest Tbilisi hackathon is open to individuals and teams who are passionate about using technology for positive social impact. Participants can include researchers, web and graphic designers, developers, data scientists, journalists, communication specialists, marketers, artists, NGOs, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and human rights.

Prize Opportunities and Mentorship

• Participants will have the opportunity to compete for a cash prize of 20,000 GEL, split between the top three teams.
• Selected participants will receive free access to DataFest Tbilisi 2024 and participate in a mentorship program led by experts in technology, democracy, and human rights.

Building Innovative Solutions for Women's Digital Safety

The goal of the hackathon is to develop innovative tools that help address and mitigate online violence against women. Participants are encouraged to create solutions such as:

• Chatbots for support and reporting
• Educational computer games
• Monitoring systems for detecting and preventing online abuse

DataFest Tbilisi: A Hub for Data Innovation and Social Impact

DataFest Tbilisi 2024 will take place from September 19-21 in Tbilisi, Georgia. This annual festival brings together individuals from over 80 countries who work with data, including designers, developers, marketers, data analysts, AI engineers, startups, journalists, civil society activists, and government officials.

Call to Action: Join the Movement for Safer Digital Spaces for Women

Register for the DataFest Tbilisi hackathon by September 18 and contribute to building a more inclusive and safer digital environment for all women. The hackathon is a crucial step in addressing online violence against women and empowering them through technology.

Key Partners and Sponsors

• Bank of Georgia
• European Union Mission to Georgia
• USAID
• Information Integrity Coalition
• Alliance of Democracies
• Grant Thornton Georgia
• New Democracy Fund
• Media Development Foundation
• UN Joint Programme for Gender Equality (UNJP4GE)
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
• Korean National Police Agency
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
• ibccs.tax
• Prague Civil Society Centre
• Ekimo
• R Consortium
• Quantori
• Lineate
• EPAM
• AI LAB
• Pro Service
• Terminal
• Climate Basics
• ProductTank Tbilisi
• Tech Summit
• SOVLAB
• AskGov.ge
• Tbilisi School of Communication