Article 6AJFY In Colombia’s capital, the ‘purple patrol’ fights sexual harassment on crowded buses

In Colombia’s capital, the ‘purple patrol’ fights sexual harassment on crowded buses

by
Manuel Rueda
from The World: Latest Stories on (#6AJFY)
Story ImageBogota is trying to curb sexual harassment against women on public transportation systems. It's trained more than 500 police officers as part of the purple patrol to respond to cases of gender-based violence. Female police officers also hand out leaflets with information about hotlines that women can call for assistance.
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