Japan and the United States have announced joint support for the U.N. Women’s Safe City Programme in Delhi.
The announcement was made during U.S. President Obama’s visit to Tokyo earlier this week and his subsequent meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
This Programme builds on an ongoing partnership with the Delhi government, U.N. agencies and civil society organisations, especially with Jagori — women’s group. It will help to strengthen the commitment of the Delhi government to women's safety.
Thanking the two governments for their contribution for their contribution to this pioneering programme in India, U.N. Women’s Executive Director, Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka, said the organisation and partners want to see every city in the world safe and free of violence for women, girls and for all.
“This contribution from the governments of Japan and the United States is important to build a safe and inclusive city in New Delhi, where women and girls can live a life free from violence, and can exercise their fundamental rights and freedoms, including their right to the city,” said John Beed, Director of the USAID Mission in India.
The Delhi Programme is a part of U.N. Women’s Safe Cities Global Initiative that spans 17 cities in developing and developed countries. It aims to prevent sexual violence in urban public spaces through strategic alliances with communities, grassroots women, local governments, service providers and safety sector.
