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Gender-based violence, particularly domestic violence, police violence, lack of access to health services and evictions are amongst those safety issues that threaten life in urban contexts, particularly in informal settlements and poor communities. Safety issue is also not neutral, it affects different groups of people differently, deepening existing inequalities.

During the lockdown in many countries like India, there is restricted movement of travel. In such cases the options for women are few. Shelter homes and other safe spaces are not accepting women due to lack of testing facilities. Trust levels with the police are low. Therefore city officials must rethink strategies to provide help to citizens in distress.

This pandemic brings a unique opportunity for stakeholders to discuss solutions for those most affected, the vulnerable in our communities. This UTC aims to discuss and share any good practices (policy, programmes, tools) and also innovations or solutions that have emerged as the response to the Pandemic.

The UTC on the Safety Gap brings together key speakers and stakeholders with an interest in addressing issues around safety in cities during crises.