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SETTING THE STANDARD IN WOMEN’S TRAVEL SAFETY
We are developing global safety standards that help women travel with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.
Why a Women’s Travel Safety Standard Was Needed
Built for Real Women
Empowerment Over Fear
Built for Real Women
WTSSA standards are shaped by real women. Solo travelers, mothers, self-defense specialists, and safety educators.
Every guideline is designed to reflect the real-world challenges women face while traveling.
Expert-Led Standards
Empowerment Over Fear
Built for Real Women
Female police officers, self-defense instructors, travel risk experts, and cultural specialists shaped every pillar of the WTSSA Safety Framework.
Empowerment Over Fear
Empowerment Over Fear
Empowerment Over Fear
Our mission is to help women travel with confidence, not anxiety.
WTSSA standards focus on clarity, preparedness, and practical tools that support safe, empowering travel.
SUPPORT WOMEN'S TRAVEL SAFETY STANDARDS ASSOCIATION TODAY
The Women’s Travel Safety Standards Framework™
A 6-pillar system designed with the Women’s Travel Safety Standard Committee to promote safe, confident, and empowered travel worldwide.
The 6 WTSSA Safety Pillars
Environmental & Area Safety
Environmental & Area Safety
Guidance on lighting, foot-traffic levels, surroundings, busy vs. isolated areas, and environmental risk awareness.
Transit & Movement Safety
Environmental & Area Safety
Standards for safe walking routes, transport choices, rideshares, taxis, night vs. day travel, and avoiding dangerous paths.
Personal Preparedness & Awareness
Personal Preparedness & Awareness
Practical skills: situational awareness, precaution checklists, emergency readiness, and proactive prevention habits.
Cultural & Social Navigation
Digital & Communication Safety
Personal Preparedness & Awareness
Country-specific etiquette, norms, safety expectations, and awareness around common scams or high-risk social dynamics.
Digital & Communication Safety
Digital & Communication Safety
Digital & Communication Safety
Guidelines for secure online communication, map-sharing, safety check-ins, device security, and emergency messaging.
Emergency Response & Support
Digital & Communication Safety
Digital & Communication Safety
Clear steps for responding to fear, danger, harassment, or emergencies including grounding techniques and safe-place identification.
WTSSA SAFETY STANDARDS FRAMEWORK™
The Women’s Travel Safety Standards Framework
A 6-pillar safety system designed by the Women’s Travel Safety Standards Advisory Committee, combining expert risk insights, cultural navigation guidance, and real-world travel experiences from women worldwide.
Every pillar works together to promote safer, more confident, and more informed travel.
WTSSA 3-Step Certification Process™
1. Submit Product or Service
3. Certification & Compliance Badge
2. Expert Review & Safety Scoring
Brands, tools, or travel products apply for WTSSA review by submitting product details, safety claims, and supporting evidence.
Our standards committee begins the evaluation process.
2. Expert Review & Safety Scoring
3. Certification & Compliance Badge
2. Expert Review & Safety Scoring
WTSSA specialists review real-world safety impact, transparency, design, and user protection.
Each item is scored across the 6 WTSSA Safety Pillars to determine certification readiness.
3. Certification & Compliance Badge
3. Certification & Compliance Badge
3. Certification & Compliance Badge
Approved products receive the official WTSSA Certified badge and are listed in the upcoming WTSSA Safety Directory.
Brands must maintain compliance to keep their certification active.
Why WTSSA Certification Matters
Trusted by Women Who Travel
Raising Safety Standards Worldwide
Trusted by Women Who Travel
The WTSSA badge helps women instantly recognize products and services that align with real safety needs.
Certified items meet clear, research-based standards designed to support confident, empowered travel.
Accountability for Brands
Raising Safety Standards Worldwide
Trusted by Women Who Travel
WTSSA Certification sets measurable expectations for safety, transparency, and user protection.
Brands that meet our standards demonstrate real commitment to women’s travel safety.
Raising Safety Standards Worldwide
Raising Safety Standards Worldwide
Raising Safety Standards Worldwide
Our mission is to create a global safety ecosystem where women can travel anywhere with clarity and peace of mind.
The WTSSA Framework supports better tools, safer experiences, and long-term industry change.
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BECOME WTSSA CERTIFIED
Coming Soon
We are developing a voluntary safety certification program for companies committed to protecting women travelers.
Brands will be able to apply to have their products, services, or tools reviewed against the WTSSA Safety Framework.
Applications will open at a later date.