Lagos is the
eighth most dangerous megacity for women to live in, according to a Thompson
Reuters survey. Cairo, capital of Egypt, was rated the world’s most
dangerous
megacity for women while London, the best.
The poll
which sought the opinion from some 380 experts in women’s issues, was conducted
in 19 of the world’s biggest megacities (as ranked by the United Nations)
between June and July 2017.
The cities
were ranked based on four major factors – sexual violence, access to
healthcare, cultural practices and economic opportunities. Karachi in Pakistan
followed Cairo, and next in line was Kinshasa in Democratic Republic of the
Congo, then the Indian capital New Delhi.
Women’s
rights campaigners in Cairo said traditions dating back centuries made it a
tough city, with discrimination rife. Delhi and Sao Paulo emerged as the worst
cities when respondents were asked if women could live there without the risk
of sexual violence, including rape, attacks or harassment. Via: TheCable
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