Women’s Personal Security and Public Transport: Why is This of Interest?

Event: ADB Transport Forum 2016

Women’s Personal Security and Public Transport: Why is This of Interest?

14 September 2016

Author / Speaker:

Heather Allen, Sustainable Mobility for All (SuM4ALL) - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Learn more about women and their transport needs.

Freedom of movement, mobility rights, or the right to travel are part of the concept of basic human rights. However, a worrying number of incidents are reported globally, and women are now becoming more vocal about these unacceptable behaviors. There is a need to increase understanding of how to make public transport an attractive and safe system for women’s continued use.

Geographical Focus:

Global

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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