• April 27, 2024

Unfortunately, in recent years, the delinquency it has taken on greater relevance not only in the media but in the daily life of the population of Latin America; especially in the case of women, who have become a vulnerable sector. However, are there measures that allow be sure" ?

70% of women (approximately two out of three) in the world have suffered from violence physical or sexual assault at some point in his life, "he says Ban Ki Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations .

Avoid being a victim ...

Pablo Navarrete, coordinator of Legal Affairs of the National Institute of Women (Inmujeres) , indicates that this is a serious situation, since six women die due to their gender status.

To prevent being a victim, here are some tips to be sure" with information from Government of the Province of Salta, in Argentina.

1.   Do not get distracted when walking down the street, pay attention to your sides to prevent someone from following you.

2. Try to always stay straight with the head up and swing the arms. Pay attention to the approaching bikes.

3. In central areas, pay more attention to your personal belongings, remember that pushing or agglomerations can be exploited to cause some theft or injury.

4. Walk in the opposite direction of the vehicles to see them in front. Place your purse or purse on the opposite side of the street.

5. Whenever you walk at night, try to be accompanied, especially in dark streets.

6.   Be always attentive to what happens behind you. If you perceive some strange behavior, do not ignore it. It is preferable to be wrong than to be a victim of a crime.

7. Always take the elevator instead of the stairs. These are an ideal place for the aggressor to hide and the perfect space for anyone to hear or see the aggression.

The violence usually begins in a subtle way, with a criticism about the way of dressing or combing, as control through calls, unexpected visits or the supervision of objects and personal spaces. Unfortunately, when a stop is set it is because, as a rule, it turned out that there is already a physical aggression.

Follow these tips and feel "more secure", Beware!

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