A practical guide from imabi on helping make matchdays safer for everyone, with tips on challenging sexist behaviour, reporting concerns, supporting others and tackling violence against women and girls in football culture.

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, imabi looks at the link between major football tournaments, domestic abuse and violence against women and girls and why prevention, awareness and trusted reporting routes matter before, during and after matchdays.

GPS tagging is increasingly used to protect survivors of domestic abuse and reduce re-offending. This blog explains what electronic monitoring really means in practice for survivors and community safety professionals and why technology like imabi must support (not replace) human-centred safeguarding.

We’re proud to announce a new collaboration between imabi and Hestia & UK SAYS NO MORE campaign, bringing Safe Spaces directly into the imabi Travel Guardian app and onto our website. Safe Spaces, available in over 6,000 pharmacies and banks across the UK, provide confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse. With this partnership, accessing help is now easier, safer, and always within reach.

On World Suicide Prevention Day, we are reminded that behind every statistic is a life, a family, and a community impacted by loss. Suicide is preventable but only if we act early. At imabi, prevention is at the heart of what we do. Through our platforms, we provide safe ways for people to seek help, access trusted resources, and stay connected when it matters most. Together, we can build a culture where reaching out is normalised, support is accessible, and no one has to struggle alone.