The government of Rio de Janeiro has taken a significant institutional step to mitigate the insecurity women face in their daily urban lives. Published in the Official Gazette last Friday (17), the new state law establishes stringent guidelines for combating sexual abuse and harassment on buses, trains, ferries, and subways.The measure is not limited solely to punishment but prioritizes the creation of a prevention network. The text mandates the implementation of specific victim support protocols, ensuring that transportation sector employees are trained to act humanely and efficiently in response to incidents, in addition to fostering permanent educational campaigns.This initiative reflects a historical demand for public policies that recognize public transportation as one of the most vulnerable environments for women's safety. By formalizing these procedures, the state aims to reduce the underreporting of cases and offer more robust support to those who use the fluminense mobility system.With information from Exame Inovação.
Source · Exame Inovação
