STORY: France launches awareness campaign for women's safety
DATELINE: July 20, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:13
LOCATION: LYON, France
CATEGORY: SOCIETY
 
SHOTLIST:
1. various shots of distribution of leaflets by the police
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CAROLINE, Policewoman
3. various shots of distribution of leaflets by the police
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): LEA, Passenger
5. various shots of police patrol in public transport
6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): CLARA, Passenger
 
STORYLINE:
 
France has launched a campaign to raise awareness of women's safety in public spaces. 
 
Five million flyers will be distributed by the end of the summer throughout the streets and public transport systems of the country.
 
The flyer includes a QR code that links to a website, where anyone can report incidents and contact police officers online at any time.
 
SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CAROLINE, Policewoman
"We distribute leaflets for the safety of women in the public space."
 
The campaign also gives recommendations to women in the event of an assault in a public space.
 
SOUNDBITE 2 (French): LEA, Passenger
"I think it's the first approach that is important: it means that there is awareness. This is a first step towards other processes that will have to be put in place later."
 
SOUNDBITE 3 (French): CLARA, Passenger
"In transport, when there are a lot of people, I do not feel very well, not safe. When there are women around me, I feel better. We are close to others, there are wandering hands or prying eyes that are embarrassing."
 
According to a recent report, 81 percent of women have already been victims of street harassment in public places in France.
 
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lyon, France.
(XHTV)