One of my favorite anti-street harassment initiatives is called The Adventures of Salwa and it’s run by activists in Beirut, Lebanon. In video clips and comic strips, we see cartoon character Salwa take on street harassers and sexual harassers in many situations, using her magical red purse.
The last video released in the series is called “Mama Salwa” and in it we see where Salwa learns how to take on harassers and abusers. From her mama.
(Hopefully the mom also called the police on him since we know perps like that tend to be repeat offenders.)
My mom is also very instrumental in influencing me to stand up to those who harm others. She is very, very passionate about righting wrongs, and fighting injustice and I am proud to have inherited some of her passion and drive.
To all the moms like mine and Salwa’s who taught their children right from wrong and that you can and should speak out against injustice (whether it’s injustices done to you or others), thank you, and happy Mother’s Day.
Alan says
I don’t know about your Mom, but you seem to have a lot of inherent passion and drive all on your own!
beckie says
Thanks Holly!