From Online Violence to Digital Empowerment | Ruth Atim on Building Safer Spaces for Women

What happens when personal pain becomes a mission to protect others? In this episode of Ikaara na CEO, host Atuhurra Angella Majorie sits down with Ruth Atim, founder of Gender Tech Initiative Uganda (GTIU), to discuss her journey from surviving online violence to becoming one of Uganda's leading advocates for digital safety and women's inclusion in technology. Ruth shares how her own experiences inspired the creation of GTIU, an organization equipping women and girls with digital self defense skills, online safety knowledge, and the confidence to thrive in digital spaces. In this conversation, we explore: • Ruth's personal story and the birth of GTIU • The realities of online gender based violence in Uganda • Practical digital safety tips everyone should know • Challenges and opportunities for women in STEM • Advocacy efforts for safer technology policies • What the future of digital inclusion looks like in Uganda If you have ever wondered how technology can be used to empower rather than intimidate, this episode is for you. Guest: Ruth Atim, Founder, Gender Tech Initiative Uganda Host: Atuhurra Angella Marjorie Kampala, Uganda Subscribe to Ikaara na CEO for conversations with leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping industries, ideas, and impact.