Inmujeres vs violence in transport

• April 23, 2024

One of the main types of violence against women in public transport is the aggression sexual, either through lewd acts such as taking photographs for pornographic purposes, touching in sexual areas, looks, compliments of bad taste and violation ; However, there are institutions like Inmujeres of the Federal District that help to overcome this type of situations.

Margarita Argot , coordinator of models of attention to violence against women of the Institute of Women of the Federal District , ensures that approximately 300 cases (reported) of violence in the public transportation system are attended annually; while from January to February, 64 cases have been registered, of which 54 are for sexual abuse, 5 for support for rape outside the subway.

In an interview for GetQoralHealth, the specialist announces the hours and people most affected by this type of violence:

The immediate responses that are generated with violence to women are:

1. Stress traumatic
2. Anxiety
3. Fear
4. Difficulty breathing
5. Depression
6. Suicidal ideas
7. Go to
8. Anguish
9. Insomnia

To prevent this, it is important to promote respect for and protection of human rights in women, as well as their physical and psychological integrity.

Margarita Argot assures that the program Let's travel safely fully supports the victims of violence sexual, so it is important that they denounce and take advantage of the support provided by this type of institution.

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