About Us

Safe YOU exists to fill a critical gap in how violence against women is addressed by combining survivor-centered tools with institutional intelligence. Our mission is to deliver scalable, secure, and socially responsible technology that enables prevention and coordinated response to violence against women and girls.

The platform supports both individuals and institutions. It empowers users with access to emergency alerts, confidential consultations, and real-time resources. At the same time, it provides governments, law enforcement, and social services with anonymized trend data and monitoring tools that drive more effective decision-making.

Safe YOU is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 5 on Gender Equality and is recognized globally as a Digital Public Good. With partnerships across six countries, we work to localize and integrate our solution into public sector ecosystems and donor-funded programs, with the long-term vision of making safety accessible to all.

Our Journey

2019

The Spark of an Idea

Safe YOU was born from a powerful vision by Mariam Torosyan, shaped through a research program supported by the World Bank and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI), implemented by the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF).

2020

April

Innovation Meets Impact

The Impact Innovations Institute (IMIN) was founded — a social enterprise bringing together tech experts and GBV specialists to tackle urgent social challenges through innovation.

2020

June

Our First Scale-up

Initially launched in Armenia, Safe YOU officially scaled to neighbouring Georgia in close partnership with Union Sapari, marking our first step in empowering women across borders.

2021

June

UN-Endorsed Digital Public Good

Safe YOU was recognized as a Digital Public Good by the Digital Public Goods Alliance, an initiative endorsed by the UN Secretary-General. This designation highlights our role in advancing SDG 5: Gender Equality through secure, inclusive, and scalable technology. We have retained this recognition for four consecutive years thereafter.

2021

July

Launching Our Nonprofit Initiative

We established the IMIN Initiatives Foundation — a women-led nonprofit committed to scaling Safe YOU’s impact and supporting women and girls regionally and globally.

2021

December

Reaching New Communities

Safe YOU expanded into Northern Iraq (Kurdistan) in partnership with UNFPA Iraq and UNFPA Armenia, offering critical support to women and girls in crisis zones.

2023

May

Awarded by Cartier Women’s Initiative

Safe YOU’s founder, Mariam Torosyan, was honored as one of Europe’s Top 3 Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs by the prestigious Cartier Women’s Initiative.

2024

April

A Global Champion

Safe YOU was named WSA Global Champion, solidifying its place as one of the world’s most impactful digital solutions for social good.

2024

May

Expanding to Eastern Europe

Safe YOU launched in Romania in partnership with UNFPA Eastern Europe & Central Asia regional office, offering critical digital support to women and girls — including Ukrainian refugees — navigating safety and recovery.

2024

June

Safe YOU pilots in the U.S.

We proudly piloted Safe YOU in the state of New Mexico, United States, partnering with the New Mexico Domestic Violence Resource Center and bringing our mission to empower and protect women to a new frontier across the Atlantic.

2024

December

Safe YOU Launches in Poland

Safe YOU expanded its footprint to Poland in partnership with UNFPA Eastern Europe & Central Asia, continuing our mission to provide safety, support, and empowerment to women and girls across the region.

2025

April

Honored for Global Impact

Safe YOU founder Mariam Torosyan was named an Impact Awardee by the Cartier Women’s Initiative, recognizing her outstanding leadership and commitment to building scalable solutions that advance gender equality and social justice.

OUR TEAM

Mariam Torosyan

Mariam Torosyan

CEO and Founder

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Lilit Shakhulyan

Lilit Shakhulyan

COO

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Milena Hayrapetyan

Communications Manager

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Alik Vardanyan

CTO

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Vision History Team