Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in the world today.
It is a major obstacle to the fulfilment of women’s and girls’ human rights and to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It occurs worldwide, cutting across all generations, nationalities, communities and spheres of our societies, irrespective of age, ethnicity, disability or other background and spheres of our societies, irrespective of age, ethnicity, disability or other background.
There is increasing concern about women’s safety in cities over the past few years. The fear of violence in public spaces affects the everyday lives of women as it restricts their movement and freedom to exert their right as citizens of the city freedom to move, study, work, and leisure. Women, particularly those living in low income settlements, feel unsafe in their settlements after dark as the areas are poorly lit, the streets are not well paved, the drain water overflows on the streets making it tough for them to walk, and the bus stops are often located in a corner of the settlements forcing them to walk in the dark streets.
Creating safety involves much more than just responding to violence. It is important to create the conditions by which women are able to move about safely and without fear of violence or assault. Fear often plays a key role in women’s experience and access to the city. Therefore, in order to create greater levels of safety and comfort, both actual violence and the fear of violence need to be addressed. Research has shown that many factors play a role in determining women’s access to the city including urban design and planning, community involvement, improved policing, usage of space etc.
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Because SDAF believe that when women and girls have an equal opportunity to learn, grow and connect with others, they will be able to realize their fullest economic potential. Because your voice matters and every idea count. By sharing the road together, we can help build a safer world for all.
Public transportation is notoriously unsafe for women, children, people living with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. Together, we must increase the visibility of women in the male dominated field of transportation to reflect a more equitable and sustainable transport system for everyone
We are transforming women drivers and vulnerable road user relationships to empower communities Integrating gender into road safety program that can be key to producing change a community. Applying gender equity throughout the life cycle can break cycles of poverty and deprivation, allowing women, men and girls to enjoy life to share the road safely in all its fullness. Because gender norms are so deeply entrenched in communities and often a source of injustice and systemic poverty, failing to understand and address these road safety negative norms can inhibit the success of Safedrive Africa Foundation contribution to good health and well-being of women, girls and men to share the road safely without violence or discrimination to build safe road use for all road users.
SDAF has established a road safety mentorship program to entice more of the young women and girls talent who enter into taxi driver, Truck driver, Bus driver or bus conductor business and transportation related careers and garner practical experience to earn for the living.
SDAF Conduct road safety advocacy to religious / Faith based organisations, academia’s, Aid and developments institutions, civil societies, corporates, community forums and roundtable discussions for small women-owned transportation, women in taxi and public transport drivers, conductors (PSV) contractors and women cycling to identify and develop the types of injury prevention skills, roadway sexual harassment, behavior change and technical assistance that are supportive of the needs of women to better position them to become more safer and successful transportation related to public space.
At SDAF women are also taught to use google maps and smartphones to avoid seeking help from strangers before they travel. Timing is considered as a major factor and it is looked upon by the team, along with it, they are also given road safety kits and sanitary pads which helps them to be safe. Not only this they are made fully aware of their rights and about the laws regarded to women.
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