During disasters, violence against women increases dramatically...
During disasters, violence against women increases dramatically...
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In Florida, interpersonal violence increased by 78% during disasters in this study [1].
In New Orleans, reported rape cases increased by 68% in the wake of Hurricane Katrina [2].
Quotes from Pakistani Women in Disaster Camps... [3]
Quotes from Pakistani Women in Disaster Camps... [3]
“Men here stare at us all the time and when our men are away, they try to give a shove or try to touch inappropriately but what can we do?”
"I never leave my daughter alone, I even go with her to the bathroom, as it is not safe here."
"I lost my daughter whem I came to this camp; she was twelve, now people say she must have been sold by bad people."
How Hera Helps...
How Hera Helps...
The lack of reporting and conviction directly results in the continuation of violence against women.
The lack of reporting and conviction directly results in the continuation of violence against women.
By taking discrete audio and GPS recordings, data from Hera can be used in criminal trials in 38 states in the US for domestic abuse and in all states for stranger violence [4].
By taking discrete audio and GPS recordings, data from Hera can be used in criminal trials in 38 states in the US for domestic abuse and in all states for stranger violence [4].
Hera is designed for all women in all disasters, so that victims no longer have to remain silent.
Hera is designed for all women in all disasters, so that victims no longer have to remain silent.
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