Digital apps empower women against gender discrimination, rape, violence

In their unending fight for their basic gender rights and equality, women are now turning to digital technology and social media as tools of engagement against predators, exploiters and nuisance of all stripes and political color.

The Philippine Commission on Women and the Technological Institute of the Philippines-Quezon City has launched VAWfreePH, a personal safety mobile app that reports incidents of violence against women (VAW) to the proper authorities.