Femicide is causing an insecurity crisis in Mexico. As a result, women are turning to social media as a preventative measure, logging their locations on Facebook and WhatsApp to feel safe. Amid a search for functional tools, brands have an opportunity to foreground anonymity and safety.

In India, research has revealed that over two-thirds of women that use public transport have been victims of violence, demonstrating a critical need for education and protection in these spaces. Globally, discussions around gender-based violence need reforming to tackle the issue head-on.

Solo female travel is on the rise, but safety concerns are still at the forefront of many travellers’ minds. International invite-only platform GoLightly is offering a secure online network where women can rent homes from each other and build connections around the world.

Despite speculation about a decline in private car ownership across Germany, the COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to an interest in novel forms of in-car entertainment. As people search for safe spaces to socialise and have fun, what's driving them towards in-car venues?