Towards Safer Communities for Women: A Journey from Awareness to Action
At the Solutions Festival, participants of School for Social Transformation (SST) 8.0 came together to present community-driven ideas shaped through reflection, learning, and lived experience. Among these presentations was Jisna Sajeev’s first formal project presentation, titled “Towards Safer Communities for Women.”
About the Project
Jisna’s community action project emerged from her lived experiences in Southern Kerala, where she closely observed the realities of women navigating public and private spaces. Despite social progress, issues such as restricted mobility, fear of harassment, domestic insecurity, and limited community-level support continue to affect women’s safety and well-being.
The presentation highlighted how these challenges are often reinforced by weak law enforcement, lack of awareness about safety laws, and persistent patriarchal attitudes. These gaps restrict women’s participation in community life and limit their sense of freedom and dignity.
The Proposed Solution
The project proposes a community-led approach to women’s safety, emphasising shared responsibility rather than individual burden. Jisna outlined the need to activate and strengthen local committees, promote awareness of women’s rights and safety-related laws, and connect women to relevant government schemes and support systems.
By focusing on education, dialogue, and collective action, the initiative aims to create safer public and private spaces where women feel confident, supported, and empowered.
Why It Matters
This presentation marked an important moment in the Solutions Festival, as it reflected the shift from learning to action. Jisna’s project demonstrated how personal experiences can be transformed into structured community interventions, grounded in constitutional values and active citizenship.
The project stands as a reminder that sustainable change begins at the community level when awareness is shared, responsibilities are collective, and safety becomes a common concern.
A Step Forward
As part of the Solutions Festival, this first presentation represented not just an idea, but a commitment to action. It set the foundation for continued engagement, collaboration, and long-term impact toward building safer communities for women.