Literature Review – EMPOWER – Practical Tools for Decision Makers and Citizens to Tackle Sexual Harassment in African Urban Transport
Published: January 2021
Study countrie(s): Sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria, Rwanda, Malawi
Written by: Tanu Priya Uteng, Jeff Turner, Heather Allen, Laurie Pickup, Lucia Cristea, Paul Curtis
Published by: UCT, Vectos South Ltd, Institute of Transport Economics, EIP, GoMetro (PTY) LTD, J Turner Transport and Social Development Consultancy, LAMATA, Median, Nana, Tanya Lane-Visser
Study type: Research report
EMPOWER builds the capacity of transport professionals to deliver gender-equitable, inclusive transport with improved participation, diverse sector workforce with a special focus on safety and personal security for women and girls. It specifically addresses the causes of sexually related harassment and assault on women and girls when they travel. The EMPOWER Decision-Making Tool will be a user-friendly, internet-based resource, assisting policymakers and transport providers to develop an evidence-based approach to addressing sexual harassment and personal security within public transport.
