safety of women
The issue of women’s safety is indeed a global one, transcending borders and impacting people at all levels, including governments, policymakers, non-governmental organizations and citizens. Women are at risk of violence both in public and private spheres, in and around the home, in neighbourhoods and at city level. Risk is influenced by urban design choices and the organisation of public services including transport and energy, amongst other things. Women experience a higher degree of insecurity which can restrict their “access” and “use of the city”.
Lack of safety and fear of crime have particular impacts on women and on their ability to take advantage of their right to be able to participate in and move around freely in society. Women’s activities are often limited as a consequence of insecurity and risk of violence, inhibiting daily activities such as going to work, their ability to use certain public spaces, or to go out at night. It also affects their freedom to be financially independent, and all of this has implications for their children and families.
The issue of women’s safety is indeed a global one, transcending borders and impacting people at all levels, including governments, policymakers, non-governmental organizations and citizens. Women are at risk of violence both in public and private spheres, in and around the home, in neighbourhoods and at city level. Risk is influenced by urban design choices and the organisation of public services including transport and energy, amongst other things. Women experience a higher degree of insecurity which can restrict their “access” and “use of the city”.
Lack of safety and fear of crime have particular impacts on women and on their ability to take advantage of their right to be able to participate in and move around freely in society. Women’s activities are often limited as a consequence of insecurity and risk of violence, inhibiting daily activities such as going to work, their ability to use certain
Lack of safety and fear of crime have particular impacts on women and on their ability to take advantage of their right to be able to participate in and move around freely in society. Women’s activities are often limited as a consequence of insecurity and risk of violence, inhibiting daily activities such as going to work, their ability to use certain public spaces, or to go out at night. It also affects their freedom to be financially independent, and all of this has implications for their children and families.
The issue of women’s safety is indeed a global one, transcending borders and impacting people at all levels, including governments, policymakers, non-governmental organizations and citizens. Women are at risk of violence both in public and private spheres, in and around the home, in neighbourhoods and at city level. Risk is influenced by urban design choices and the organisation of public services including transport and energy, amongst other things. Women experience a higher degree of insecurity which can restrict their “access” and “use of the city”.
Lack of safety and fear of crime have particular impacts on women and on their ability to take advantage of their right to be able to participate in and move around freely in society. Women’s activities are often limited as a consequence of insecurity and risk of violence, inhibiting daily activities such as going to work, their ability to use certain