The president of South Africa is encouraging men to have open dialogues around toxic masculinity to tackle gender-based violence. By involving men in discussions, there's an opportunity to cultivate spaces for men to consider their own roles while producing safer environments for women.

In India, research has revealed that over two-thirds of women that use public transport have been victims of violence, demonstrating a critical need for education and protection in these spaces. Globally, discussions around gender-based violence need reforming to tackle the issue head-on.

Why do the SDGs need to be more of a priority? How will people take a stand against systemic dysfunctionality? And what role will tech play in raising protestors' voices? In this part of the 2023 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how despair and instinct are shaping citizenship.

The ability to walk the streets without fear should be a fundamental right, yet the majority of women feel unsafe in public spaces after dark. WalkSafe allows users to take control of their personal safety by mapping safe routes home while keeping loved ones connected via automatic alerts.