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Victorian councils ask women to map unsafe public spaces

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A woman running in the middle of the road of a suburban street. November 8, 2019.(ABC News)

Women and gender diverse people are being asked to share their personal experiences of safety and recreation in their community.

More than 20 Victorian local councils have launched the YourGround project aimed at mapping safe and unsafe public spaces in order to improve gender equity.


Guests: Dr Nicole Kalms, co-director, XYX Lab, Monash University

Nia McMartin, resident, Cranbourne, City of Casey

Producer:

Cathy Van Extel

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Crime Prevention, Gender Roles
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