Know Before You Go BANGLADESHKAZAKHSTANKYRGYZSTANHONGAZERBAIJANEASTINDONESIACAMBODIALEBANONARMENIABAHRAINBHUTANJORDANKUWAITBRUNEIISRAELCHINAJAPANINDIALAOSIRAQIRANBALI TIMOR KONG A Guide to Keep You Safe Abroad provided by: Pathways to Safety International Updated JulyNovemberDecemberJanuaryMayAugustJuneApril 201820172018 20182019 2018 2018 20162017 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: INDIALEBANONLAOSKYRGYZSTANKUWAITKAZAKHSTANJORDANJAPANISRAELIRAQIRANINDONESIAHONGEASTCHINACAMBODIABRUNEIBHUTANBANGLADESHBALIBAHRAINARMENIAAZERBAIJAN TIMOR KONG 2 Let’s be perfectly clear, the number one way to prevent sexual assault is to not rape. While the responsibility of ending sexual gender based violence is on the perpetrators, this guide will offer general safety tips, country-specific information, and resources to help prevent and prepare travelers for the possibility of sexual assault abroad. GENERAL SAFETY TIPS: 1. Use the buddy system and travel with friends. 7 out of 10 2. Be aware of social and cultural norms. For example, looking at someone in rapes are the eyes when you speak to them is perfectly normal in the U.S., but in committed another country that could signify you’re interested in the person. by someone known to the 3. Recognize controlling behavior when entering a relationship. Most rape victim1 survivors recall feeling “uncomfortable” about some of their partner’s behaviors such as degrading jokes/language or refusal to accept “no” as an answer, whether in a sexual context or otherwise.2 4. Avoid secluded places where you could be more vulnerable. Meet new people in public spaces and let a trusted friend know where you’ll be beforehand. Always have a backup plan in mind. 5. Trust your gut. Many victims have a “bad feeling” right before an assault takes place. It’s okay to leave a situation that is making you feel uncomfortable. Stay alert and aware in new social settings and places. 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