In an innovative project, the Municipality of Pinhais, in collaboration with various entities, launched the 'Final Stop' program to combat harassment and sexual harassment on municipal public transportation. The initiative is the result of a partnership between the Departments of Social Assistance, Government and Security and Transit, along with the Metropolitan Affairs Agency of Paraná (Amep) and the State Secretariat for Women, Racial Equality, and the Elderly (Semipi-PR).
The program will offer an accessible reporting channel through an online form, provided via QR Code on posters inside the buses, as well as through the '153 Cidadão' app. This system will allow victims to report harassment in real time, interacting with municipal guards who will investigate and respond in person when necessary.
Mayor Rosa Maria of Pinhais emphasized the partnership between all entities for the implementation of the program. 'We have been working very hard, with public policies in all areas, always caring for women, who need to have autonomy, all productive inclusions, so that they no longer need to submit to any type of violence. This moment was very appropriate, as we are working on the 21 days of activism to end violence against women, because they need to live in a safer place. This issue concerns each one of us,' she declared.
Representing the Secretary of Women, Racial Equality, and Elderly People, Leandre Dalponte, the Director of Public Policies for Women, Mariana de Souza Machado Neris, highlighted Pinhais' pioneering role. 'I am glad that there is mobilization around this. The effect of this campaign can be preventive, it can deter the harasser. We will have the opportunity for women to feel freer to come and go, more security to leave home, to study, to work, knowing that public transportation is a safe place. We will promote Pinhais' successful experience because we understand the positive effect it has on society, because we all win when we have an environment of peace,' she concluded.
For Amep's president, Gilson Santos, Ponto Final represents a crucial tool for public transportation users. 'With great joy, we received this proposal, it's another instrument for us to expand access to reports and information, so that a safe environment can really be created, as we always hope in our daily lives, especially in public transportation. Pinhais has the privilege of having one of the terminals that is a reference not only for the metropolitan region but also for the entire state of Paraná because it works very well, so we celebrate this additional achievement for the municipality,' he emphasized.
How does the Ponto Final program work?
The reporting process is simple and straightforward: by scanning the QR code, the reporter fills out a form with details of the incident, including a description and, if possible, a photo. The location is automatically tracked, and the victim can indicate if they or the suspect should disembark.
How to access the Ponto Final program form?
If you are a victim or witness a situation of harassment or sexual misconduct, access the form and report it: https://formulario.153cidadao.com.br/assedio?cidade=2
The service is also available on the "153 Cidadão" app,download it for free from your mobile app store.
Full article at: Pinhais City Hall
Get to know the "153 Cidadão" App
In addition to physical measures, such as the availability of forms on buses, the “Ponto Final” program features a crucial digital tool: the 153 Cidadão app. is a platform that allows citizens to report incidents of harassment and sexual assault on municipal public transportation quickly and safely. The integration of the app into this pioneering project stands out as an example of how technology can be an ally in promoting community safety and well-being. Besides Pinhais, municipalities across the country can benefit from this solution, adapting it to their local needs and strengthening measures to combat harassment and violence against women in public spaces.
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