I always felt that Mumbai is one of the safest cities for women but the recent eve teasing and double murders of Keenan Santos and Reuben Fernandes made me rethink.
Eve teasing has been a nuisance for women for quite a while but this incident really shook me up.
So, this article is for all the ladies who deal with the creeps in buses, local trains or on the road. It is high time we as women fight back and take matters in our own hands rather than just depending on the men around or on the police.
Here are a few things YOU can do:
1. Be aware and careful in crowded places
2. If you notice anyone leering at you or passing lewd remark, ignore it if you are alone. However, if you are being touched, scream loudly for help. A person is always afraid in a crowd and when you yell and people may come forward to help.
3. Carry a pepper spray / stun gun or any small item which can be handy in situations. You can buy online from here or from here and here
4. Learn Self defense
5. Form a group of volunteers from a particular area who are ready to fight for the victim and stand together against eve teasers.
6. Create awareness about anti eve teasing campaign
7. Here are some important numbers which might help women is distress:
Some of the Women helplines in Mumbai where NGO’s and Mumbai Police can help women in need.
> Helpline Number of Women: 1298 - Link here
>
> SNEHA Mumbai # 24042627 / 24086011
> MAJLIS Mumbai - Majlis is a legal and cultural resource centre working in the area of women and minority rights.
> POLICE HELPLINE FOR WOMEN # 26180394 / 26160252.
> WOMEN RIGHT INITIATIVE – MUMBAI - This is a special police helpline who takes action on crime against women through police intervention.
# 43411603 / 43411604 .
Email : wri.bombay@lawyerscollective.org,
Website : http://www.lawyerscollective.org/wri
This organization runs a pro bono (free) legal aid cell for domestic violence cases.
(Above details courtesy - http://news.inmumbai.org/2011/03/15/women-helplines-mumbai/)
Save the required numbers on your mobile.
I have just touched upon some points which might help.
If you have any information or suggestions please feel free to send an email or leave a comment. Also, do share this info. as it might help someone in need. Lets join hands and stand against eve teasers.
Cheers and Stay Safe :)
Eve teasing has been a nuisance for women for quite a while but this incident really shook me up.
So, this article is for all the ladies who deal with the creeps in buses, local trains or on the road. It is high time we as women fight back and take matters in our own hands rather than just depending on the men around or on the police.
Here are a few things YOU can do:
1. Be aware and careful in crowded places
2. If you notice anyone leering at you or passing lewd remark, ignore it if you are alone. However, if you are being touched, scream loudly for help. A person is always afraid in a crowd and when you yell and people may come forward to help.
3. Carry a pepper spray / stun gun or any small item which can be handy in situations. You can buy online from here or from here and here
4. Learn Self defense
5. Form a group of volunteers from a particular area who are ready to fight for the victim and stand together against eve teasers.
6. Create awareness about anti eve teasing campaign
7. Here are some important numbers which might help women is distress:
Some of the Women helplines in Mumbai where NGO’s and Mumbai Police can help women in need.
> Helpline Number of Women: 1298 - Link here
>
> SNEHA Mumbai # 24042627 / 24086011
> MAJLIS Mumbai - Majlis is a legal and cultural resource centre working in the area of women and minority rights.
> POLICE HELPLINE FOR WOMEN # 26180394 / 26160252.
> WOMEN RIGHT INITIATIVE – MUMBAI - This is a special police helpline who takes action on crime against women through police intervention.
# 43411603 / 43411604 .
Email : wri.bombay@lawyerscollective.org,
Website : http://www.lawyerscollective.org/wri
This organization runs a pro bono (free) legal aid cell for domestic violence cases.
(Above details courtesy - http://news.inmumbai.org/2011/03/15/women-helplines-mumbai/)
Save the required numbers on your mobile.
I have just touched upon some points which might help.
If you have any information or suggestions please feel free to send an email or leave a comment. Also, do share this info. as it might help someone in need. Lets join hands and stand against eve teasers.
Cheers and Stay Safe :)
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Good Article.....
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