Stories:
In Toronto, a contributor tells how she got two men kicked out of a restaurant for groping another customer.
As mentioned last week, since April 26, HollaBack NYC has been posting one photo a day of street harassers. They will continue to do so for a month. All of the photos are being submitted by one woman, Sally N., a New York City resident. Emily at HollaBack NYC says, “We believe these pictures tell the story of what it’s like to be a woman in the big apple.” Visit HollaBack NYC to see these photos.
For a new international perspective, read some of the new street harassment stories in Mauritius.
At Holla Back DC, a contributor tells how she was walking to meet friends and a man asked her how much for her body… (Ugh!)
Website Launch:
The anti-street harassment website in Mauritius (near South Africa) officially launched this week!
In the News:
- A woman was allegedly sexually harassed by a taxi driver in Australia
- A street harasser in India was sentenced to sweeping at a hospital.
- Women-only subway cars may be introduced in Beijing to help cut down on groping.
Beckie Weinheimer says
I love the spunk of this woman in NYC taking so many photos! I’m going to try and do it myself and post them on NYC Hollaback. Thanks for the tip!