ISLAMABAD: The National Information Technology Board (NITB) on Monday launched an app named to confront the increasing sexual harassment against women in society.
Under the e-police feature, through the app, Harassment, the users will be able to report incidents of sexual harassment and assault. The app will also offer an understanding of what constitutes harassment at both a personal and societal level.
With the current need for digital awareness and to induce a sense of urgency among women, the IT body has launched the app, an official said.
The app, the official said, has been designed to ensure the safety of women, particularly in the public spheres.
In any uncomfortable situation, the users will have to simply tap a button in the app to share their location with the authorities.
“Harassment” is available for both iOS and Android users.
