“I’m one person, can I participate in International Anti-Street Harassment Week?”
YES! While there are a growing number of events scheduled for International Anti-Street Harassment Week, March 30 – April 5, many people do not live near one.
So how can you get involved in the week as an individual? There are lots of ways!
1 – Share a street harassment story or talk about the issue with a family member, friend, colleague, classmate, or neighbor. Most people do not realize this is such a common problem and talking about it can raise people’s awareness and may prompt them to do something about it. You can also share your story online for inclusion on our blog.
2 – Share images or video clips over social media. This can also bring awareness to the issue.
3 – Join one of the six Tweet Chats happening across the week! Check out the schedule.
4 – If you have a smartphone, download the free mobile app “Safetipin” and during the week, use it to say if you feel safe or unsafe in different spots in your community and why. The founders of the app have agreed to make a special report out of all of the individuals reports made that week — so take 5 minutes and add your voice and experience!
5 – Read the new book 50 Stories about Stopping Street Harassers to get ideas for dealing with harassers you see/face. Then share the book with someone else or donate it to your library.
6 – Put up a poster or flyer in your community (such as a bulletin board at a library or post office or on a campus, or put it up in a bus shelter) or write a sidewalk chalk message proclaiming safe spaces for everyone.
There is no action too small to make a difference!
