00:00When she's out alone, Nada Schaban uses Herio, a mobile safety app designed to help women call for help instantly.
00:07She's been using it for a year and it's already proven its worth.
00:15My first experience was in a ride-hailing service on my way to university.
00:19I know the route very well and suddenly I noticed we were taking unfamiliar roads.
00:24I then used the SOS button in the app.
00:27My father called me immediately. He already knew I was in transportation and said put it on speaker.
00:33I see your location, you'll arrive safely.
00:36At that moment the driver realized I wasn't alone and that someone was following my location through the app.
00:44Herio connects users with trusted contacts and sends emergency alerts with a single tap.
00:49It also includes a harassment map that highlights unsafe areas based on reported incidents.
00:55Alerts can also be triggered by voice commands.
01:01The app was co-founded by Salma Medad, who wanted to address the fear and vulnerability many women experience in public spaces.
01:08When we started Herio, the main issue we aimed to address was gender-based violence, especially sexual harassment in public spaces.
01:18We helped women report the incidents they were exposed to.
01:22So we could gather statistics on the areas that needed support and what type of support they actually needed, using technology.
01:35But the app goes beyond alerts. Users can access legal, psychological and social support.
01:41And user data is protected according to the Herio team.
01:44I felt comfortable using the app. It really meets my needs as an Egyptian woman.
01:51And the needs of anyone going through the same experiences.
01:57Of the Congo.
02:02We must put it apart and maintain
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