Context Matters
We often hear "Data Doesn't Lie" but the truth is that much of the technical research data available does NOT tell the complete story. One of the biggest data gaps in technical research studies is "contextual data" - this is data that aims to reflect the underlying implication of why things are as they seem to be.
HARP ITDid You Know?
Women
At least 81 percent of women have experienced some form of sexual harassment during their lifetime.
23% of women changes their regular route/routine in response to sexual harassment/assault
Transgender Individuals
Transgender individuals face particularly high rates of public discrimination according to a report by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) and the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE).
Men
10% of reported sexual assault cases are by males.
At least 43% of men have experienced some form of sexual harassment during their lifetime
4% of men sought medical assistance, including mental health counseling, after experiencing sexual harassment/assault
Racial/Ethnicity Related Incidents
Police in the US killed more than 260 black people in 2019.
COVID-19 has sparked racial attacks in China, USA, Africa
Global Data
A 2016 ActionAid survey on street harassment determined that 79% of women living in cities in India, 86% in Thailand, and 89% in Brazil have been subjected to harassment or violence in public, as had 75% of women in London, UK.
RideShares
Uber 's first safety report states 235 Of the 3,045 reported sexual assault cases in 2018 were rapes, and the remainder were varying levels of assault.
A 2018 CNN investigation found that at least 103 Uber drivers and 18 Lyft drivers in the United States have been accused of sexually assaulting or abusing their passengers since 2014.