Commentary: Safety still a concern for women taking Jakarta public transport

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Contrary to the popular belief that sexual harassment usually happens in quiet places when dark, findings revealed that the majority of respondents experienced incidents of sexual harassment in broad daylight and in the afternoons.Victims reported being harassed most frequently while on their commute on public streets , public transportation and schools/campuses ., and commuter rail lines were reported as the top three most unsafe spaces for women.

According to non-government organisations like perEMPUan, victims who reported sexual harassment often experienced victim-blaming from police officers, who told victims that they brought it upon themselves when they travel late at night or dress provocatively. These are serious charges that authorities must look into and halt.

Public campaigns on safety behavior should not only encourage heightened vigilance on the part of all commuters, but also for eye-witnesses to report the incidents to lend support instead of standing by apathetically.The good news is that findings from the 2019 survey showed Indonesians are beginning to exercise proactivity when they see an incident of harassment to intervene and check if the victim is okay.

It is indeed a challenge to get an accurate understanding of the phenomenon while combating the accompanying stigma.

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