+ 1 to what hvale & Rentata said. On top of which, I think sharing tips on how women should protect themselves is a bit problematic when the real problem (others attacking them) is not solved by that. Best, On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 8:35 AM, hvale - owp <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Totally agree with Renata and a small note, usually there is not > "strange" male is the so called normal the ones who put us on a constant > alert mode :) > > love, hvale > > > On 10/31/2016 11:17 PM, Renata Aquinofear" > Ribeiro wrote: > > Dear James > > > > Thanks for replying to the declaration > > However, be careful when sharing those tips. > > They do not, unfortunately, reflect the reality of women going through > > violence and do not serve all women as we are all very different in > > countries and professions. > > > > The best thing is to know there folks willing to collaborate and > > understand on gender issues, understand that this is not about women > > only but creating a better world for all > > > > Best, > > > > Renata > > > > > > > > On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 3:23 AM, KASWESHA <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> I do care about Women do you? if your answer is yes spread this tips to > your > >> FB, Tweeter, Whasapp and other social media pages let us assist our > sisters > >> to protect themselves > >> > >> 1) What should a woman do if she finds herself alone in the company of a > >> strange male as she prepares to enter a lift in a high-rise apartment > late > >> at night? > >> > >> Experts Say: Enter the lift. If you need to reach the 13th floor, press > >> all the buttons up to your destination. No one will dare attack you in a > >> lift that stops on every floor. > >> > >> 2) What to do if a stranger tries to attack you when you are alone in > your > >> house, run into the kitchen. > >> > >> Experts Say: You alone know where the chili powder and turmeric are > kept. > >> And where the knives and plates are. All these can be turned into deadly > >> weapons. If nothing else, start throwing plates and utensils all over. > Let > >> them break. Scream. Remember that noise is the greatest enemy of a > molester. > >> He does not want to be caught. > >> > >> 3} Taking an Auto or Taxi at Night > >> Experts Say: > >> Before getting into an auto at night, note down its registration number. > >> Then use the mobile to call your family or friend and pass on the > details to > >> them in the language the driver understands .Even if no one answers your > >> call, pretend you are in a conversation. The driver now knows someone > has > >> his details and he will be in serious trouble if anything goes wrong. > He is > >> now bound to take you home safe and sound. A potential attacker is now > your > >> de facto protector! > >> > >> 4}What if the driver turns into a street he is not supposed to - and you > >> feel you are entering a danger zone? > >> > >> Experts Say: Use the handle of your purse or your stole (dupatta) to > wrap > >> around his neck and pull him back. Within seconds, he will feel choked > and > >> helpless. In case you don't have a purse or stole just pull him back by > his > >> collar. The top button of his shirt would then do the same trick. > >> > >> 5} If you are stalked at night. > >> > >> Expert Say: enter a shop or a house and explain your predicament. > >> If it is night and shops are not open, go inside an ATM box. ATM centers > >> always have security guards. They are also monitored by close circuit > >> television. Fearing identification, no one will dare attack you. > >> > >> After all, being mentally alert is the greatest weapon you can ever > have. > >> > >> Please spread it to all those women u care & spread awareness as dis is > d > >> least we can do for a social & moral cause and fr d safety of women. > >> > >> > >> Cell-Phone +254 722 212171 or +254 721 274273 > >> > >> Before printing this mail make sure it is completely necessary. THE > >> ENVIRONMENT IS EVERY ONE'S BUSINESS. > >> > >> > >> On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 12:41 AM, Renata Aquino Ribeiro < > [log in to unmask]> > >> wrote: > >>> Hi > >>> > >>> Sharing a background paper registered in the Joint CS Meeting > >>> Background Papers space > >>> > >>> "The Young Latin American Women Declaration aims to present our views > >>> and perspectives on the present Internet and also to appeal for an > >>> inclusive work that reflects not only about women, but also includes > >>> our perspectives not only as native and active participants of the > >>> Internet, involved in Internet governance and interested in fighting > >>> for a free and open Internet for everyone." [Excerpt} > >>> > >>> Authored by the Youth Observatory, organization which was in Youth LAC > >>> IGF, LAC IGF and has a number of projects on youth and internet > >>> governance, also a collaborative effort w/ BPF Gender and Access > >>> > >>> The declaration will be a topic also of the breakout session on > >>> "Regional Engagement in Internet Governance in LAC and developing > >>> countries" > >>> > >>> Young Latin American Women Declaration: Enabling access to empower > >>> young women and build a feminist Internet Governance > >>> > >>> > >>> http://bestbits.net/youth-observatory-statement-on- > building-a-feminist-internet-governance/ > >>> > >>> Joint CS Meeting registration > >>> > >>> http://bestbits.net/events/joint-cs-2016/ > >>> > >>> Session on "Regional Engagement in Internet Governance in LAC and > >>> developing countries" #IGRegional > >>> > >>> http://bit.ly/igregionaligf > >>> > >>> Thanks > >>> > >>> Renata > >> > > -- > valentina pellizzer > President > One World Platform > > https://oneworldplatform.net/ > > mobile: +387 (0)61 484 038 > phone/fax: +387 (0)33 834 899 > twitter: @froatosebe > > Fingerprint 30AA 9445 D878 A6C9 FE41 E90D 52A5 36A6 B249 EDA9 > -- Corinne J.N. 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