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How Can Women Be Safe?
It seems that almost every day, we’re bombarded with news of women facing sexual harassment, assaults, and even worse crimes. Since we hear about these incidents every day, we often overlook their significance and various aspects. However, we tend to ignore the fact that anyone, including ourselves, could become a victim of such attacks. Feeling…
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A Guide to Terms and Concepts in the Context of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH)
Introduction In today’s world, creating a safe and respectful workplace environment is of utmost importance. One essential piece of legislation that aims to address this issue is the Sexual Harassment of Women in the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act 2013, commonly known as the PoSH Act. This act is a significant step towards preventing…
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How Can A Woman Protect Herself?
Women’s safety is an arising issue in India, which is also a point of concern. Often, women are told to restrict themselves to stay safe from harassment. Indian families do not allow women to work late nights or even step out in the night as it is unsafe. But why is it unsafe when we…
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Unite and Empower: I’m Safe Freedom Run – Steps Towards a Brighter Tomorrow
A Sunrise of Hope and Determination A sun-kissed morning painted with hues of hope and determination, a sea of eager faces, united by a shared vision. The Freedom Run Marathon unfolded with an air of anticipation and excitement, an event brimming with unity and empowerment. Our CEO, Mr. Giftson Selladurai, kicked off the proceedings by…
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Empowering Women through Technology: I’m Safe at Sathyabama College
I’m Safe is dedicated to empowering women by promoting the use of technology to enhance their safety and raising awareness about its potential. This mindset helped us hold several events meant to create more interest in the app and grow the community. Starting with our App’s launch event with a blood donation camp in Alandur,…
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Why It’s Important to Talk to Your Children About Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse is a heart breaking reality for far too many young people. It is important to remember that sexual abuse does not always involve physical touching. Abusers may also expose children to videos or images of a sexual nature, and engage in sexually explicit conversations with a child, often in an attempt to…
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Women’s Safety App Launch Event
When we launched our women’s safety app, we wanted to do something different than just the usual app launch event. We decided to do something that would not only help us get a good reach but also help us save many lives. So we conducted a blood donation camp at the event and it was…
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Women Empowerment: What it is and Where to Start?
Empowerment is a key aspect of development. It is essential for breaking the cycle of poverty and creating lasting change. Empowerment enables people to have a say in the decisions that affect their lives and to access the resources they need to improve their lives. When people are empowered, they are more likely to be…
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The Silenced Epidemic: why We Need to Start Talking About Rape?
These days, it’s not just money that people are being threatened for. In far too many cases, people are being threatened with rape and sexual assault. “Rape is a heinous crime that no one deserves to experience. This is a horrific crime that preys on the most vulnerable among us, and it needs to stop.”…
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Sudden Provocations: The Reason Behind Crimes
The Tamil Nadu government recently released figures showing that the rate of crime in the state has increased by 16 percent over the last year. While the overall rate of crime is still relatively low, the sudden increase is cause for concern. One of the key factors behind this spike is “provocation”. Too often, people…
