Several groups in Germany participated in International Anti-Street Harassment Week!
They were organized primarily by ProChange, who told me, “We set up a FaceBook page with the title “Stop street harassment Germany.” The intention was to make the street harassment week more public in Germany, to raise awareness, to call for action and networking. We are happy that due to this many German cities got involved this year: Dortmund, Hagen, Catrop- Rauxel, Darmstadt, Berlin and Dresden.”
Dortmund (ProChange): During the week again we distributed our cards against sexism and homophobia as well as our beermats for sensitization. The cards are meant to be directly given to harassers to point out their misbehavior. The beermats inform about endangering situations and encourage people to take action.
Dresden (Hollaback Dresden and outskirts): With colourful chalk and tough slogans we went for a walk together- like this we took action against sexual harassment in public on Saturday afternoon. In context of anti street harassment week we wanted to raise awareness on this problem and to “win back the streets” – because everyone should feel save and comfortable in public areas!!
Berlin (Street harassment dresscode in Berlin): Chalk- colour- leaflets- glue- walk in Berlin.
Darmstadt (Gender Equality Germany): “We were active everywhere in Darmstadt distributing our leaflets, starting conversations and we enjoyed it lots! Hopefully more people want to take part in our next actions- we are open for everyone!”
Heidelberg (AK Gender): Anti Street Harassment Action
