After the Nirbhaya case, new strict laws have been made regarding the safety of women. It was expected that this would change the ground conditions slightly, but quite the opposite happened. Safety of women has always been a concern, but now this concern is increasing with time. These incidents of violence are not limited to any one state, city, town or country. Incidents of rape, acid attacks, violence and harassment of women are heard from all over the world. According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), one in three women is a victim of physical or sexual violence at some point in her lifetime. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data also shows that 51 cases of crime against women are reported every hour in India. Awareness among women is also very important to avoid these criminal incidents. The best weapon for this is your smartphone. There are several women safety apps available on smartphones today, which can help reduce crimes against women. The special thing is that most of the women safety apps are absolutely free. So, today in 'Work News' we will talk about Women's Security App. You will also learn that- Expert: Rahul Mishra, Cyber Security Advisor (Uttar Pradesh Police) Q- Why is it necessary for every woman to have a Women Security App on her smartphone? Ans- Women can use Women Protection App in case of any problem. These apps promise to provide immediate help at just a button. These safety apps are especially important for girl students and working women as they often have to travel alone. Most women safety apps have an option for SOS i.e. Save Our Souls. This is a type of call that allows you to call all emergency numbers from your device. Understand the benefits of using Mahila Suraksha app from the graphic below. Question- When is the time to open the app in case of emergency? In such a situation, can these apps really be useful? Answer- These safety apps are designed keeping in mind that when a woman is in trouble, naturally she doesn't have time to open the phone, go to the app, send an alert. It also happens that sometimes the phone is not in the network area, there is no internet in that area or the phone is switched off. But these safety apps work despite all this. See the graphic below to see how the features of this app work. Question- What is the women security app that every woman should have in her smartphone? Answer- Currently there are many women safety apps available, which can provide emergency alerts if required. These apps have multiple location sharing option, through which you can share your location with your family and friends while you are out of the house. From the graphic below, understand which apps women should keep in their mobiles for safety. Let's understand in detail about the apps given in the graphic. 112 India bSafe My Safetipin Shake2Safety Smart24*7 Raksha App Technology is no less than a boon if used properly. Criminal incidents against women can be reduced to a great extent with the help of these apps. If you venture out alone at night for work or live in an area where crime happens daily, these apps can prove helpful from a security point of view.
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6 Important Women's Safety Apps: Keep in Your Phone, Learn to Use It in an Emergency, Know Its Important Features
