Sexual harassment and violence against women may be highly debated topics in France, but President François Hollande has admitted that more needs to be done to ensure women can feel safe. In directly addressing the issue, he's hoping to make this abuse less of a hidden societal problem.

In 2015, over 1,600 sexual offences were reported on London's public transport. In response, some have proposed female-only options, but with a third of women against the notion, is this really the solution? Canvas8 sat down with ten British women to find out how they feel about it.

Getting home at night as a woman can be a headache-inducing exercise in risk assessment. Public transport is gropey, ride-sharing can feel dicey, and proper taxis can empty your bank account. Can SafeHer’s promise a female-friendly alternative to Uber give women peace of mind?

In 2014, Mexico City’s metro was named the second most dangerous transport system for women worldwide. Now, a ‘penis seat’ – intended exclusively for men – has been installed on one of the city's trains to raise awareness around the issue of sexual harassment.