Women’s Safety

Women’s bus-and-rail commuting share is more than twice men’s. The survey raises a practical question: do transport facilities serve the women relying on them?

The freedom to enjoy a city begins with ordinary things: a reliable journey, a usable toilet and somewhere to sit. What happens when women help decide where these belong?

Nirbhay Chetna is a Ministry of Panchayati Raj initiative to sensitise over 17.5 lakh male elected representatives on women’s safety, dignity and gender equality.

SHe-Box 2.0 strengthens India’s digital complaint system for workplace sexual harassment. Here is what women should know, how the portal works and why employers must pay attention.

Despite policies and progress claims, women still struggle for basic sanitation across workplaces and public spaces. From courts to construction sites, the absence of safe toilets reveals how deeply systems …

AI is pushing boundaries, but at what cost? While we generate Ghibli art and play with prompts, water scarcity is worsening—and women are paying the price. From lost education to …

Supreet K Singh, co-founder of Safecity, is redefining how we tackle gender-based violence and DEI in India. From helping women report harassment to challenging regressive media narratives, she is driving …

Online abuse against women is escalating, as seen in the case of Dr. Ally Louks, whose academic success became a target for misogynistic attacks. This article explores the societal, emotional, …

Uber’s #SafetyNeverStops campaign uses humour to spotlight the serious issue of women’s safety. Through relatable stand-up routines, it breaks the silence around safety concerns while introducing new safety features. Learn …

The Gender and Policy Lab Chennai is leading the way in creating a gender-inclusive city by addressing women’s concerns and implementing actionable policies for safer public spaces.