This archive report was first published on 1 July 2021.
On June 29, 2021, Facebook announced the launch of a Global Women's Safety Advisory Board and a new women's safety hub in its Safety Centre.
Uganda's Neema Iyer, founder of Policy, a civic technology advocacy, is among the 12 expert women in the safety advisory board whom Facebook will consult whenever it's developing new policies, products, and programs related to women's safety.
As part of its commitment to women's safety, Facebook joins other big tech companies in signing on to the Web Foundation's commitment to women's safety ahead of the UN Women's Generation Equality Forum in France (June 30 - July 2, 2021).
A letter signed by 150 prominent women from across 6 continents, including Emma Watson, Ashley Judd, Gemma Chan, and Aranya Johar, supports this commitment.
Facebook's Safety Policy Manager for Africa, Middle East, and Turkey, Sylvia Musalangani, commented on the announcement, saying, 'Women's safety is an important issue around the globe, and we are committed to keeping women safe from abuse, exploitation, and harassment online and offline, which is why we've established this advisory board to guide us on our policies, tools, and resources and also share their insights on key issues facing women in their communities.'
The 12 Global Women's Safety Expert Advisors are nonprofit leaders, activists, and academic experts who were established after years of working with over 200 organizations and experts in women's safety across the world.
