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SafeUP, an app that aims to prevent sexual assault by crowdsourcing womens security, is launching in Islington. The app connects users with nearby trained women guardians who can provide support, guidance, or physical assistance. SafeUP experienced a spike in demand and downloads following high-profile killings in London. The app was originally launched in Israel in October 2020 and has since expanded to the United States. SafeUP currently has 100,000 users worldwide. The launch in Islington signifies the companys growth and positive impact on womens safety.

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SafeUP, an Israeli app, provides women with virtual or physical accompaniment to their desired location by trained volunteer guardians. The app has gained 60,000 users in Israel, the US, the UK, Hungary, and Poland. Women can register and verify their credibility to join the SafeUP community and access nearby guardians through the app. The guardians, who have undergone training, can provide support through video or telephone calls and can physically accompany users if necessary. SafeUPs solution is unique in its focus on women and its emphasis on community resilience. The company aims to expand its network and reach as many women as possible.

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SafeUp, a mobile app developed in Tel Aviv, allows women to summon help from other subscribers when they feel threatened or unsafe. The app enables women to share their live location with a list of contacts and connect with volunteer women guardians nearby. If a situation is deemed dangerous, the app can call the police and record evidence. SafeUp aims for a response time of five minutes. The app has been welcomed by women in Tel Aviv, where 4% have experienced sexual harassment and 0.3% have experienced molestation, rape, or attempted rape. SafeUp recently participated in Israels 8200 Impact accelerator program, which focuses on companies addressing domestic violence and womens rights.

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Israeli start-up SafeUp is set to launch an app aimed at providing security for women in distressing situations and potentially preventing sexual harassment or assault. The app functions as a social network for women, allowing them to request and offer help. If a user feels at risk, she can activate a function that sends an alert to the 30 closest users. The first three to respond will receive the users location and access to her smartphones microphone and cameras. SafeUp is currently in its final testing stages with a small number of users. The company plans to partner with major entities such as Tel Aviv Municipality, the National Student Union, and various universities.