Gurugram's Initiative for Women's Digital Safety: 'Digital Saheli'
Gurugram Police launched 'ShEnergy Hub' and 'Digital Saheli' to enhance safety and privacy for women. 'Digital Saheli' focuses on combating deepfake and sextortion crimes, maintaining confidentiality and rapid response. This initiative aims to improve women's digital literacy and safety, setting a benchmark for other cities.
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The Gurugram Police Commissioner, Vikas Kumar Arora, introduced groundbreaking initiatives aimed at enhancing women's safety in digital spaces ahead of International Women's Day.
The 'ShEnergy Hub' and 'Digital Saheli' were launched to promote a secure environment for women. Located at the Sector-51 women's police station, 'ShEnergy Hub' provides better facilities for female staff and complainants.
'Digital Saheli' offers a confidential platform for women to report crimes like sextortion and deepfakes, promising swift investigation and legal action by a technically skilled team. This pioneering effort emphasizes digital literacy and sets a precedent for other cities.
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