16-year-old Girl Invented earpiece that Snaps photos of attackers and alerts Police to fight Gender-Based violence

South African teenager Bohlale Mphahlele created the "Alerting Earpiece" to address the pressing crisis of gender-based violence in her country.

The device looks like simple jewelry, but it's equipped with advanced technology that could revolutionize personal protection.

At the touch of a hidden button, it discreetly snaps a photo of an attacker using a concealed camera and instantly sends both the image and the user's live location to trusted contacts and emergency services.

This allows for rapid police response and provides crucial evidence for potential prosecution, addressing two major challenges in combating gender-based violence.

Inspired by South Africa's alarmingly high rates of violence against women and children, the invention was lauded at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, where Bohlale received a bronze medal.

Local officials, educators, and the public have praised her for providing a practical, scalable tool that empowers women and children to protect themselves while alerting authorities in real time.

The Alerting Earpiece demonstrates how youth-driven innovation can offer hope, empowerment, and tangible solutions to communities facing persistent threats.

Sometimes the most powerful weapons look like accessories, created by young minds refusing to accept violence as inevitable.