Challenge
Ongoing armed conflicts in Syria and Yemen have caused severe humanitarian crises with risks of death, injury, and trauma for millions of civilians. The conflicts have resulted in tens of thousands of civilian deaths and significant displacements, leading to a need for innovative security solutions.
Description
Sentry utilizes AI, remote sensing, IoT, and distributed ledger technologies to provide early warnings, monitor violence, document evidence, and counter disinformation, substantially reducing civilian casualties and injuries.
Outcomes
Sentry warnings have led to a mean reduction in casualties of 20% to 30%, saving hundreds of lives and preventing thousands of injuries. The platform has issued over 200 reports on ceasefire violations informing multiple reports by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
