Action Aid Thailand launches campaign to prevent sexual harassment on public transportation

 

BANGKOK, 21 November 2017 (NNT) - Action Aid Thailand has launched a campaign to prevent sexual harassment on public transportation, after a recent survey revealed that over a third of women have experienced some form of sexual harassment. 

A survey of 1,634 respondents revealed that up to 45 percent of women surveyed have experienced some form of sexual harassment, with the most common being eye contact, physical proximity and whistling. 

The highest rate of harassment was on buses, motorcycles, and taxis. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness and spurring discussion on how to prevent such occurrences. 

Action Aid Thailand proposes that related agencies install security cameras in vehicles and at transport hubs, provide an accessible means of reporting incidents and conduct training for officials to enable them to identify and intervene in cases of harassment.

 

-- nnt 2017-11-21

Tamper-proofing the above would be a step in the right direction; along with zero tolerance re the ol' 'do you know who I am' malarky when caught. 

Edited November 21, 20178 yr by evadgib

8 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

A survey of 1,634 respondents revealed that up to 45 percent of women surveyed have experienced some form of sexual harassment, with the most common being eye contact ...

Easily avoided by looking at ones phone which the absolute majority are completely involved in.

 

Anyway, when was eye contact promoted to sexual harassment?

Good move for public transport!!......next stop, no more sexual harassment when you stroll on Walking street, Bangla Road, Nana or Soi Cowboy ??!!

7 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

with the most common being eye contact, physical proximity and whistling. 

Do not play this on your phone etc whilst on the BTS. It involves all of the above.

https://www.google.co.th/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=%23&ved=0ahUKEwiXl8nZotDXAhWLs48KHcW8ASQQ8TUIMzAB&usg=AOvVaw0VTJzWxrN8ZFOD4xbU2nov

Flys in the face of the decision to remove seats from some trains to allow more commuters in to stand and practice a little frottage...

20 hours ago, Here It Is said:

Easily avoided by looking at ones phone which the absolute majority are completely involved in.

 

Anyway, when was eye contact promoted to sexual harassment?

When someone stares at you...