Israel: Enhancing Arab Women's Sense of Security on Public Transportation
Israel: Enhancing Arab Women's Sense of Security on Public Transportation
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Status
Ongoing
- Location National Scope
Arab towns/villages often have few direct bus/train services, forcing women to endure long waits for connections in isolated or hostile environments. The project aims to improve the mobility of Arab women/girls using public transportation to access markets, education & other facilities. Key activities:
1/ Establish hotline for immediate assistance in case of harassment or threats
2/ Raise awareness & advocate
2.1/ Create campaign in Hebrew & Arabic on social networks
2.2/ Distribute information leaflets at stations
2.3/ Work with stakeholders (Local authorities, transportation operators, Ministry of Transportation, etc)
3/ Research & monitoring
3.1/ Track & analyze data on harassment & violence among public transportation users over time
3.2/ Conduct periodic surveys among women users about their sense of security
3.3/ Collect data to monitor safety trends & future interventions
Project NGO: Arab Economic Forum (AEF)
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Promoter
Sharon Rowe - Bid Consolidation Manager, Internal Communications & Israel CSR Champion, Tel Aviv
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Initiate date • Duration
16.09.2025 • 12 months