Today is the last day of HarassMap‘s fundraiser campaign – the funds will allow them to significantly increase their efforts.
“Sexual harassment in Egypt has reached catastrophic levels. In a UN Women 2013 study, 99.3% of Egyptian women surveyed said that they have been sexually harassed in their everyday life. The same study revealed that, in 85% of the cases, none of the bystanders actually intervened to help.
This epidemic has taken an even uglier turn. Sexual violence is now being used as a tool against women participating in political and public life. In just six days of mass protests between June 28 and July 7 2013, over 185 cases of horrific mob sexual assault and rape have been reported in Tahrir Square….
We need your help to fund a nationwide campaign of TV commercials, print ads, radio ads, guerilla marketing, pop culture, and graffiti to combat this epidemic.”
Please donate if you can and help support these heroes.
On a personal note – a year ago today, my dad and I met with the leaders of HarassMap in Egypt. We were so impressed to see how they work TIRELESSLY in often unsafe and chaotic conditions to make public places safer. He and I have both donated to support their campaign.
Carol R. Jefferson says
In 2008, a study by the Egyptian Centre for Women’s Rights found that more than 80% of Egyptian women have experienced sexual harassment, and that the majority of the victims were those who wore Islamic headscarves.