Peru launches first AI contest against gender violence: requirements, participants, and how to apply

Peru's Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations (MIMP) has initiated a national competition, 'IA contra la ViolencIA,' leveraging artificial intelligence to combat gender-based violence. This initiative seeks to enhance the prevention, detection, and attention to cases of violence against women and family members by integrating digital tools into addressing a significant social challenge. The project, driven by the National Observatory of Violence, aims to improve the state's response through ethical and responsible AI resources.

The competition is designed to foster the development of solutions grounded in ethical principles and human rights, aligning with Law 30364. It invites interdisciplinary teams, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and developers. Participants are expected to have expertise in fields such as artificial intelligence, data science, digital technologies, law, social sciences, public management, and gender violence prevention. The MIMP is particularly interested in proposals that merge technological approaches with a comprehensive understanding of the social dynamics of gender violence, prioritizing solutions that can be practically applied to public policies.

The contest will proceed in two phases. The initial stage requires teams to submit a policy brief accompanied by a conceptual prototype. This submission must clearly outline the problem being addressed, the proposed technological solution, its feasibility, and its potential impact. Shortlisted finalists will then advance to a final pitch, where they will present their proposals to a jury tasked with evaluating their impact and feasibility. The goal is to identify innovative and effective ways to utilize AI in addressing gender violence.

Winning initiatives will not only receive recognition but may also be considered for integration into public policies aimed at combating gender violence under Law 30364. The full contest guidelines and application schedule are available on the official government portal: https://www.gob.pe/mimp. This effort underscores Peru's commitment to exploring cutting-edge technological solutions to tackle persistent social issues like gender-based violence.