UP vs Kind Echo (54c72f)

"The UPDGO developed a comprehensive toolkit to address gender-based violence and related concerns, and promote a safer community. The “My Survival Toolkit” (MST) provides essential information on prevention, safety, and response strategies against gender-based violence (GBV). The MST aims to reduce the risk of GBV experiences and empower individuals to seek assistance when needed as it seeks to broaden understanding of GBV, including who is at risk, how these acts impact individuals– e.g. victim-survivors, witnesses, responders and even perpetrators– and avenues for seeking help. It is a tool meant to help people evaluate their relationships, family dynamics and interpersonal relationships to determine whether or not they are already becoming victims or perpetrators. It could also serve as a resource for individuals to understand their rights and know what steps to take if they experience GBV, and serves as a valuable tool for self-reflection, helping individuals assess if their actions may inadvertently contribute to or perpetuate GBV. This toolkit offers guidance on recognizing and addressing GBV, including the importance of not condoning or covering up perpetrators' actions. Ultimately, it aims to encourage individuals to become proactive bystanders who intervene and support victims of GBV. This toolkit aims to redefine what was normally depicted as legitimate depiction, normatively defined, and traditional ideas of victimization, survivorhood, and perpetuation. #UPDilimanGenderOffice #UPDGO #MySurvivalToolkit #Genderbasedviolence #GBV #GBVToolkit"

WHAT KIND ECHO IS Kind Echo offers a calm, confidential space where young people can talk about how they feel. Powered by a large language model, it is designed to listen, guide and gently point toward trusted support. It is a first line of educational support — not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis or professional care. DESIGNED FOR SUPERVISED USE This application is intended to be used under the guidance and supervision of a qualified teacher or educator. It is not designed for independent or unsupervised use by students. An adult facilitator should be present during any interaction with the tool. KEY FEATURES • Friendly, age-appropriate conversational support • Available in seven project languages: English, German, Greek, Hungarian, Serbian, Spanish and Turkish, with automatic device-language detection • Country-specific emergency contact information always within reach • Clear data controls that let users reset their conversation and erase their data • Privacy-conscious design that discourages sharing sensitive personal information IMPORTANT Kind Echo does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact a qualified professional or your local emergency services immediately. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects only the views of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.