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Women in the informal sector: insecure at homes, streets,construction sites

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Number of registered cases of sexual assault are on the rise, experts suggest proper mental care for the victims and maintenance of data by the government. By Upasana Banerjee Bengaluru: Bharathi, a domestic worker of about 40 years old who is a mother to two daughters, 24 and 18, has been working as a maid […]

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Will Removal of Child Locks From Cabs Make Women Safe?

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Some women feel the child locks would be successful in preventing attacks on women. By Sahana S Bengaluru, Jan. 24, 2019. Despite the Karnataka transport department’s order to disable child locks in commercial vehicles, women in the city continue to feel unsafe. “The removal of child locks does not ensure women’s safety. If the driver […]

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