| A recent survey in Delhi has said that women in Delhi are not very confident of their safety outside of their homes. The survey was conducted by an NGO called the Centre for Equity and Inclusion (CEQUIN), as part of their "Make Delhi Safer For Women" campaign. According to the survey, 96 percent women felt unsafe outside of their homes. The survey showed while 82 % of women felt that bus is the most unsafe mode of transport in Delhi, more than 60% of women said that girls less than 10 years are most vulnerable, while 88% of women feel that when a women is harassed in a public place she rarely or never gets any help from the public. 95 percent of women admitted that their mobility was restricted because of fear of being harassed by men public places. The “Make Delhi Safe for Women” campaign is being led by CEQUIN in partnership with the Delhi government, corporates and civil society organizations. It is aiming to redefine the concept of ‘masculinity’ and initiate positive behavior change in men and boys. |
