Result: Street-Light Emergency Buzzer System
Further Information
Today, with women's safety being an increasing issue and needing to be tackled through a concerted effort that covers three main areas: protection, empowerment, and independence. In spite of gender equality improvement, women remain under threat in various forms of harassment, abuse, and discrimination both in private and public settings. This is unacceptable and necessitates immediate redress through self-protection technology, sound legal protections, and strict social awareness. Women are exposed to a higher risk of abuse and harassment in the majority of non-domestic and isolated settings due to lack of immediate access to help. Traditional emergency response systems via mobile apps or helpline numbers may not work at all points in time of high-pressure conditions when the victims may not find enough time to open their phones or make a call. In order to mitigate this, we propose a streetlight-mounted emergency buzzer system that allows women in distress to create an instant alert to moving law and order agencies. When triggered, the system will warn by alarm to intimidate the attackers and, simultaneously, send the location data to the nearest police station for prompt response. The solution aims to provide a quick, convenient, and reliable way for women to request help in emergency cases, thereby enhancing security in risky hotspots.