“The day a woman can walk freely on the roads at night is the day we can see that India achieved its independence” - Mahatma Gandhi. Even after 76 years of our independence the freedom to be able to walk safely in our cities is...
Growing up in a city, the echoes of caution — "Don’t step out late at night," "Get home before it gets dark," "Don’t go out alone" — are familiar refrains for many girls. The expectation was that, as adults, these restrictions would dissolve. Unfortunately, the...
Adequate housing is not just houses, but ensuring safe, liveable and inclusive neighbourhoods for all. Art and culture are an integral part of this process. ‘Fursat ki Fizayen’, a socially engaged art project encouraging women’s participation in public space, offers insights into how young women...
In 1985, feminist theorist Donna Haraway introduced the idea of the cyborg - a being that defies traditional concepts of identity and embodiment. Fast forward to 2023, and we find ourselves living in a world where technology and the internet are increasingly intertwined with our...
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8th and is a time to recognize and commemorate the many struggles and wins of women. The day has its roots in struggles for recognition of women’s labor, rights, and value. Over the years, IWD has...
The idea that everyone has the same 24 hours is a common refrain in contemporary hustle culture. Those who can't make the most of their time are often seen as lacking in grit. While it's true that time is a precious resource that can be...
The recent case of rape in Bengaluru where a bike taxi driver and his friend sexually assaulted a 22-year-old woman, has elicited the same old knee-jerk reactions to the incident - banning bike taxis, advocating severe penalties for the violators, and placing the onus of...
As Urban October comes to an end, Safetipin would like to celebrate World Cities Day with our #sheRISES framework. Through the month, we have been unpacking each letter in the hashtag #sheRISES along with visuals of what women-friendly cities would look like. Over the past...
The International Transport Forum held yearly in Leipzig is an opportunity for stakeholders in the transport sector to congregate, share programs and innovations, discuss challenges and find solutions to the pressing problems. This year ITF took place in person after three years, having last met...
Photo Credit: Sourav Karmakar (Top 8 shortlist, Photo/Illustration Competition) Honourable Mention: “Re:Imagine, Re-Design, Re-Claim” Essay Competition for #UrbanOctober2021 Theme: Beyond the Binary: Queer interactions within the urban realm A few years ago,rainbow flags peppered every major street in my hometown, the secondary city of Kannur in Kerala. While...
