VENUE: Human Rights Conference Centre
Date: 21 March 2025 | Time: 14:00 – 15:30 | Presented by: GRIT – Gender Rights In Tech
Your Voice, Your Rights: Building Zuzi, an AI Tool for Justice – for ALL
Co-Creating Survivor-Centred AI for Gender-Based Violence Support
Your Voice, Your Rights: Building Zuzi, an AI for Justice is an interactive workshop that invites youth, survivors, and human rights advocates to co-create a survivor-centred AI chatbot that helps those affected by gender-based violence (GBV) access justice and support. Hosted by GRIT (Gender Rights in Tech) this session will empower participants to shape Zuzi AI Chatbot’s voice, language, and responses – ensuring she reflects diverse experiences, cultures, and needs. In this session, participants will also engage in a live co-creation process, learn how AI can be used for human rights, make their voices heard and be part of a movement contributing to a future where technology actively supports dignity, safety, and access to justice.
Cedrina Kobarie
MERL Director, GRIT
Designs and implements MERL systems to track the progress and impact of GRIT’s tech-focused programs, including AI and mobile application-based interventions.
Shamryn Brittan
Head of Communications, Marketing, and Corporate Partnerships, GRIT
Leads GRIT’s efforts in enhancing brand visibility, securing strategic corporate and donor partnerships, achieving notable awards, and amplifying media presence.
Lebogang Sindani
Tech Support, GRIT
Ensures Zuzi AI evolves through community-driven feedback, making it more inclusive and relevant.
Zanele Sokatsha
Research Lead, GRIT
Ensures survivor voices shape Zuzi AI, making it culturally and ethically sound.
