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@sagefoundation@sharma_kriti

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In South Africa, 1 in 3 women are affected by domestic violence

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Only 1 in 25 rape cases in South Africa are reported

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Respondents* reported that it took as many as 15-25 incidents of abuse before they decided to leave

*Survey study commissioned by Sage Foundation, in partnership with NPO Soul

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“If there’s no proof – if he doesn’t push me or hit me, we tell ourselves maybe it’s not abuse”

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“Even family would judge me – things are said, what’s wrong with you, why don’t you leave? What are you doing that provokes him?”You feel judged by everyone so you don’t expose.

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All kinds of gender-based violence, abuse and harassment mustbe a priority for AI to help solve. It must be a priority that our smart cities strategy will address.

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The potential of AI to revolutionise how we tackle this indiscrete, classless and widespread evil is there for the taking.

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In the era of #MeToo, so many of us have woken up to the scale of discrimination. But, we need to find answers – not hashtags – for these women.

Kriti Sharma

I’m also here to help people wanting to provide support to women and girls in abusive relationships

One day, I hope to help abusers who wish to change their behaviour.

@skellyCEO

@sagefoundation@sharma_kriti