Consultation response: strategic framework to end violence against women and girls & foundational action plan for Northern Ireland

The Gender and Tech Research Group, a collaborative effort between the University College London (UCL) Department of Computer Science and the Queen's University Belfast (QUB) Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT), presents a written submission in response to the Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls and the Foundational Action Plan for Northern Ireland. This submission provides a multidisciplinary perspective that integrates insights from computer science, electronics, communications, and information technology to address the critical issue of gender-based violence. By leveraging their expertise in technology and gender studies, the group aims to contribute innovative solutions and recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the proposed framework and action plan. The submission underscores the importance of using technology as a tool for prevention, intervention, and support, while also addressing the potential risks and ethical considerations associated with technological interventions in the context of gender-based violence. Through this response, the Gender and Tech Research Group seeks to advocate for a comprehensive and informed approach to eradicating violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland.