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Reclaiming the streets: 6 apps and initiatives keeping women safe

Reclaiming the streets: 6 apps and initiatives keeping women safe

KIM HARRISBERG THE murder in Britain of marketing executive Sarah Everard, who was abducted as she walked home in south London earlier this month, sparked nationwide protests on the weekend that ended in violent clashes with police. Her killing has led many women to speak out about their fears of walking alone and experiences of being harassed or attacked by men in public, with calls for more action to be taken to address violence against women and abuse.  Globally, nearly one in three women worldwide is subjected to physical or sexual violence during her lifetime, according to the World Health Organization. As Everard's murder leads women…
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