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