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SA is most dangerous country in the world for solo female travellers - survey IOLTravel

SA has topped the list as the most dangerous country for women who are travelling on their own.

The data for the survey is gathered from a range of sources, including the World Economic Forum and the 2018 Gallop World Poll.Of these categories, SA is ranked the number one worst country for "women’s safety to walk alone at night", "intentional homicide of women", as well as "non-partner sexual violence".

Factors taken into consideration for that report included sexual violence against women, human trafficking for domestic work, forced labour, forced marriage and sexual slavery. It was concluded that India was one of the most dangerous countries in the world for cultural traditions that impact women Acid attacks, female genital mutilation, child marriage and physical abuse were highlighted in the Thomson Reuters Foundation report.

 

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