Testimonials
On this page, you’ll find reflections and feedback from some of our valued partners, collaborators, and participants who have engaged with the Centre for Protecting Women Online. Their testimonials highlight the breadth of our work; from shaping strategy and research across law, policy, policing, human behaviour, responsible technology, and AI, to delivering impactful training and co-developing practical solutions for tackling online harms. These voices showcase the strength of our collaborations, the real-world applications of our research, and the shared commitment to creating safer digital spaces for women and girls.
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Red Dot Foundation is proud to partner with the Centre for Protecting Women Online, contributing to its strategic direction, research development, and collaborative ecosystem. As both an Advisor and a Visiting Fellow, I am deeply engaged in contributing to the Centre’s work across its five pillars—Law and Policy, Policing, Human Behaviour, Responsible Tech, and AI.
Our partnership is rooted in shared values and a mutual commitment to innovation for women’s safety. Through our collaboration, I’ve had the opportunity to advocate for the Centre at global forums, co-develop research initiatives, and join funding bids to scale impact.
During my Fellowship, I am excited to pilot our Safecity methodology in Milton Keynes—using anonymised, crowdsourced data to identify trends in sexual and gender-based violence and co-create locally driven solutions. This initiative not only strengthens our work at Red Dot Foundation but also contributes meaningful insights to the Centre’s research and policy outputs.
It is a pleasure to be part of a community that is pushing boundaries through cross-sector collaboration and digital innovation.
Elsa Marie D'Silva — Founder & President — Red Dot Foundation -
CGI is proud to have helped shape the direction of the Centre through partnership engagement meetings, advocated for the Centre during internal meetings to expand company’s commitment to supporting tackling online harms against women and contributed to the research development of specific streams including the Policing and AI streams.
Nick Dale — Vice President — Police Section at CGI -
The Centre for Protecting Women Online delivers excellent, research-driven training that addresses the urgent issue of technology-facilitated violence against women and girls. The recent session provided a comprehensive overview of the legal, policy, and technological challenges in this area, combining expert insights from leading academics with up-to-date case studies and practical resources. The facilitators, Professor Olga Jurasz and Professor Miriam Fernandez, offered clear, authoritative guidance on both the law and the impact of artificial intelligence, making complex topics accessible and relevant. The training significantly increased WAVE Members’ awareness and understanding of online harms, and the knowledge gained will benefit participants in the future. I highly recommend the Centre’s programmes to anyone seeking to deepen their expertise in online safety and women’s rights.
Anca Ciupa — Senior Manager — WAVE Network (Women Against Violence Europe) -
I recently completed a three-week visiting fellowship at the Centre for Protecting Women Online (CPWO) in September 2025. My visit coincided with the Centre’s annual conference, which gave me the opportunity to meet the full team, learn about their ongoing projects, and immerse myself in the Centre’s academic environment from the very first day.
What struck me the most during my stay was the Centre’s truly multidisciplinary profile. Many research institutions describe themselves as multidisciplinary, but very few combine expertise in law, psychology, and computer science specifically to advance women’s online safety. CPWO approaches online violence against women as a complex and holistic problem (technical, legal, social, and psychological at once). Being able to discuss research questions with scholars from such diverse backgrounds allowed me to see the field in a richer, more nuanced way and pushed me to think beyond the legal and economic dimensions I usually work with.
During my time at the Centre, I had the chance to present my own research. Seeing how experts in other fields interpret and question my findings helped me refine my arguments and identify new angles for future work. These discussions played an important role in strengthening my current research trajectory.
My visit was hosted by Professor Olga Jurasz, with whom I am collaborating on several research projects, mostly at the intersection of Technology-Facilitated Violence Against Women (TFVAW) and the EU’s Digital Services Act. The Centre provided an ideal academic space to exchange ideas, explore new research avenues, and receive guidance.
During the fellowship, I continued working with Olga on a paper examining the discretionary power of online platforms to moderate gender-sensitive content under EU law. The experience also highlighted something that often goes unmentioned: being a visiting fellow is not only about research outputs, it is also about building genuine professional connections. Meeting and spending time with the team in person creates a collaborative atmosphere that extends beyond the professional aspect.
Visiting the UK also provided a valuable chance to connect more closely with policymakers, trust and safety professionals, and researchers working on TFVAW. CPWO encouraged and supported every networking opportunity. They also invited me to join events in London, where I could meet people working in areas connected to my research, beyond the academic network.
Overall, CPWO offers an exceptional environment for visiting researchers. Every aspect of the stay is handled with warmth, generosity, and professionalism. The only downside is that the visit feels far too short. I truly enjoyed my time there, both academically and personally, and I hope to return in the future.
Raquel De Haro i Pérez — Ph.D. Candidate — Center for Law and Economics, ETH Zurich
