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As per the latest update, a new interactive app, Safetipin has been launched for safety in neighborhood and cities. The information that Safetipin gathers from its users can help in strengthening advocacy about women's and community safety
Ashish Basu, Co-Founder, Safetipin, said, Safetipin gives people a way to engage with their neighbourhood and communities around important issues. People can interact on safety and infrastructure, comment on posts and pictures.
The app is based on global research on safety. Safetipin allows users to record, with just a click, whether they feel safe or unsafe in a public space and why. It then provides a map with user-generated data, which shows areas of the city that are unsafe (in red), moderately safe (orange) or safe (green). Users can also record instances of harassment and security hazards, including broken lights, open sewers or overflowing garbage. These reports can be shared with neighborhood associations, NGOs and public service providers.
Further Safetipin allows users to define their “circles of interest”, which could be their neighborhood, or workplace or any other area. They can then view (and add to) all information within these circles, and comment on them. Information can be about how people feel about their neighbourhood, safety audits, hazards or instances of harassment. Importantly, users can upload and read useful information such as the closest 24-hour pharmacy or police post to navigate the city safely.
Safetipin is now available to Android and iPhone users.
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