Step Up for Safety: Reclaiming the Night and Tackling Harassment in Running

Empowering women runners to reclaim public spaces through technology and community support.

"Step Up for Safety" is an initiative by VIOLA, an Italian tech startup, aimed at addressing the pervasive issue of harassment faced by women runners. The initiative emphasizes the importance of reclaiming public spaces, particularly during nighttime, by leveraging technology and community support. VIOLA's mobile application offers real-time location tracking, emergency alerts, and a supportive network to enhance the safety and confidence of women runners.

What you should know:

• Key activities the initiative promotes are utilizing the VIOLA app's features such as real-time location tracking and emergency alerts, encouraging community-based support networks for runners, and promoting awareness about the prevalence of harassment in running.

• By providing runners with tools to monitor their safety in real-time and by fostering a community that supports and responds to safety concerns, the initiative aims to reduce instances of harassment and empower women to run confidently.

Link: https://www.violawalkhome.com/step-up-for-safety-reclaiming-the-night-and-tackling-harassment-in-running/ 

Take action/learn more:

• Download the VIOLA app to access safety features during runs.

• Participate in community discussions and support networks promoted by VIOLA.

• Share the initiative with fellow runners to raise awareness.