safety
Homeless Women Talk About How They Deal With Their Period
The choice is between free bleeding and having to change a tampon out on the street.
How a Trans Woman’s Murder Led to an App that Saves Lives
Trans women across Brazil know the dangers of just being themselves—so a Canadian researcher stepped in to help them.
India Is Sending a Plane to Evacuate Indians Stuck in Wuhan
Earlier this week, a group of Indian students stranded in Wuhan had asked the Indian government to rescue them as they were running out of food and water.
Senator Tells Tesla to Stop Calling It 'Autopilot'
The name “promotes confusion” according to Senator Ed Markey, leading drivers to believe the car can drive itself, which it cannot.
Queer Women Have a Lot to Worry About When They Travel for Work
Why more than half of LGBTQ people say they have to choose between being visible and being safe when traveling.
Uber Loses Its License to Operate In London Over Rider Safety
London, U.K. transportation authorities have decided not to renew Uber's license, citing thousands of instances where riders were put at risk.
As a Woman, Running in India Feels Like an Act of Rebellion
Jogging is more than just a workout. It’s my way of reclaiming the streets that've been denied to me for so long.
Women in Delhi Can Now Ride Public Buses for Free, and It’s a Good Thing for the ‘Unsafe’ City
As a woman who’s lived in Delhi for over a decade, I know that just having more women around on public transport can dramatically change the way women occupy public spaces that have been denied to them for generations.
Safety Experts Say Amazon Workers Need a Union
A new safety and health report found that the injury rate at Amazon’s Staten Island 'fulfillment center' is three times the national average.
An Inventor in Hyderabad Has Created a Women's ‘Smart Bangle’ That Electrocutes Attackers
The wearable protective gear sends out taser-like shocks when a woman’s arm is held in a certain way.
This New Drain-Cleaning Robot Will Save Indian Sewage Workers' Lives
With one manual scavenger dying every five days, this new invention provides an alternative to the harmful conditions they face.
It’s Time to Talk About Sexual Harassment On Public Transportation
We cannot be idle bystanders, we the public, the people on the bus and train, play a role in creating a safe space.