It's no secret that women are often not safe, and that men are mostly to blame. According to the United Nations, "about 90 per cent of all homicides recorded worldwide were committed by male perpetrators."
An average of 137 women and girls lose their lives at the hands of an intimate partner or family member every single day. And that's not counting all the others who fall victim to criminals they've never met, or those who survive being attacked. It goes without saying that many women are living in fear and need to take drastic steps to ensure their own safety.
Someone asked, "Women who are single and live alone, what steps do you take to make yourself feel safe?" and a series of very smart responses followed. From getting a dog, leaving a man's shoes at the front door, and even keeping a fire escape ladder near your bedroom window, many ladies are not taking any chances. Here are some of the best tips to scroll through before you go to bed tonight.
