Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Dia Mirza Calls for Action on Girls' Safety
Dia Mirza, a famous actor and UN Goodwill Ambassador, spoke about the importance of making public spaces safe for girls.
She said that girls should be able to move freely without feeling scared.
Right now, many girls and women feel unsafe in their own cities, which affects their ability to go to school, work, and enjoy life.
Mirza pointed out that this is not just a social issue but also an economic one, as fear limits opportunities and slows down growth.
She wants everyone to work together to make sure girls can feel safe and confident as they grow up.
Dia Mirza highlighted the urgent need for girls' safety in public spaces on National Girl Child Day and National Tourism Day.
She emphasized that true progress in tourism and urban development requires ensuring girls and women can move freely without fear.
Mirza cited data showing that 40% of women in urban India feel unsafe, and globally, up to 70% of women experience harassment in public spaces.
She framed women's safety as a critical economic issue, affecting access to education, employment, and sustainable growth.
Mirza's statement underscores the contrast between the ideals of exploration and the lived reality of millions of girls and women.
- Who
- Dia Mirza, actor, producer, and UN Goodwill Ambassador
- What
- Call for gender-responsive action on girls' safety in public spaces
- When
- Marking National Girl Child Day and National Tourism Day
- Where
- India and globally
- Why
- To address the safety tax and trust deficit affecting girls' mobility and opportunities
- Actor and Activist
- Dia Mirza
- Occasions
- National Girl Child Day and National Tourism Day
- Safety Concern
- 40% of urban Indian women feel unsafe
- Global Harassment Rate
- Up to 70% of women experience harassment in public spaces
- Economic Impact
- Tourism contributes nearly 10% to global GDP