The latest survey shows that for many women, a sense of safety and equality remains out of reach – and the reality they experience is changing only slowly.
Even though there's more talk about equality between men and women, the reality is still different. The latest Worldviews Survey 2026 shows that many women still don’t feel safe or equal. In Slovakia, according to the Go4Insight agency, half of the women are afraid to walk alone at night, and one in ten has experienced sexual harassment.
This mainly affects young women aged 18 to 24, often students. The issue isn’t just about safety. As many as one-third of Slovak women believe gender equality doesn’t exist here, with the biggest gaps seen in politics and the workplace.
Interestingly, men see the situation more optimistically than women. Both genders see the least differences in the home environment, where they set the rules themselves.
The data also shows that women’s fear of nighttime streets isn’t random. It’s linked not only to experiences but also to upbringing and a natural cautiousness carried from childhood. “From a young age, they’re often warned not to go out alone at night, which can increase the perception of risk.”, explains an expert from Hedepy.
