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COMMENT: Fear of being attacked restricts the movement of most women in everyday life, writes Kmoeti.

which show a 4.6% increase in reports of sexual offences, which also include rape and sexual assault, and I know my reaction was justified.

Sharing trip information when using an Uber so someone knows your location, the overwhelming worry when a friend doesn’t let you know she is home safely after a night out, crossing the road when there’s a group of men gathered and making decisions about what to wear when using public transport are just some examples of the daily torment.

Personally, sometimes my fear is so overwhelming, it’s just easier for me to get a male friend to book a service for me or be present when work is being done at my place. It also helps me avoid invasive questions like why am I doing something myself and not having my husband do it?

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