This resource is the short version of forthcoming guidance that will be fully comprehensive and refer to work at the intersection of gender-based violence (GBV) and harmful practices (HP), data and technology. This summary document is a brief overview of the opportunities, risks and insights relating to potential steps towards creating safe and ethical technology that supports existing GBV/HP programming.

In recognition of the continuous advance of technology, the authors encourage use-case feedback that will allow the document to evolve. Both this document and the longer comprehensive guidance will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, in order that they remain applicable to emerging technologies and their associated risks.