by the International Women's Center

We began writing this article in 2014 as an antidote for the many tourist sites that insist that travel to virtually any country is fine with a few commonsense precautions. We felt it was poor advice and ignored the fact that some countries are far more dangerous for women than others and have unique hazards that need to be understood (not to mention, avoided). We had hoped that an update of this article would reveal that many of the ten countries had improved and other countries might possibly have taken their place due to war, etc. Hardly; most of our top ten remain in a class by themselves and getting worse. This year we categorize for two type of problems, dangerous and obnoxious (meaning, particularly annoying or harassing women).

1. INDIA – Dangerous and Obnoxious - India again ranks first as the most dangerous country for a woman to travel. We find it very unfortunate given India’s spectacular cultural sites, art, history and food. However, the situation has grown worse, not better. Last year we noted that there were UK and US travel advisories and warnings, this year the Australia, Canada, and many other governments as well as travel agencies backed by the Japanese and Chinese governments have also issued travel advisories and warnings. Rape rates are 26.7%, according to the latest statistics from the NCRB (Indian government). The United States categorically states that women should not
travel alone in India due to the likelihood of sexual assault and harassment but also lists many other hazards in India (including infectious disease, intrareligious violence, terrorism etc.) Australia ( Aussie Travel Advisory) warns women to be careful in all parts of India even when travelling in groups and Canada ( Canadian Travel Advisory), warns it’s citizens to ‘exercise a high degree of caution’ for going to India in general, and suggests avoiding non-essential travel in a number of regions (Jammu, Kashmir, Manipur, Ghujarat, Rajasthan and Punjab, to list a few). India’s poor safety ranking is due to an unfortunate combination of security threats that are described in our full length article on India . Some of these threats concern all tourists, but unfortunately, some are specific to women travelers. Rape is at epidemic levels for women tourists and native women are increasing, with the National Crime Records bureau reporting 93 rapes a day (See interesting Indian statistics). It’s not clear whether the rates are skewed by increased reporting of the crime or simply because matters have gotten worse, not better. The justice system continues to be abysmal, though some areas are making it easier to report an attack and there are efforts to speed cases through the justice system.
If you must go: Rishikesh is a good destination with safe
accommodations that is particularly good for women who want to travel to India because of Yoga and for women travelling alone.

Northern Nigeria is not a country yet but I'd advice women to stay clear of that region.

Mogidi:
Northern Nigeria is not a country yet but I'd advice women to stay clear of that region.

Op am waiting for the remaining countries, I suspected India is no 1, rape cases is terrible there

I hope Nigeria is not there

If Nigeria doesn't mke the list den Op beta refund my mb.....