New Research:
A new study conducted in the MENA region sheds light on why men street harass.
A study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health found strong links between women’s experience of sexual violence – including street harassment — and poor mental health.
A study in the British Journal of Social Psychology shows street harassment negative impacts how women think about themselves.
Global News:
Australian women are receiving unsolicited “dick pics” via AirDrop.
Reports of sexual harassment are up on Brussels’ (Belgium) public transport.
Pressure is mounting for music venues in Canada to address sexual harassment.
A man in China stabbed a woman on the bus after she protested his harassment.
Young women in Egypt face harassment in public spaces and restrictions at home.
In France, the Gender Equality Minister wants to outlaw street harassment.
A new survey shows harassment on public transport is rampant in Chennai, India.
A teenager’s account of harassment went viral in Italy.
A new cartoon character tells people to report street harassment in Japan.
There was a death penalty ruling in a forced public stripping case in Kenya.
There’s a new anti-harassment campaign in Lebanon, #mesh_basita.
The gang rape of a woman on a bus in Morocco led to protests and promises of action by the Prime Minister.
Stop Straatintimidatie launched a new anti-harassment campaign in the Netherlands.
A new fine and jail time will be enforced on street harassment in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
42 gay men in Nigeria were arrested simply for organizing a HIV awareness event in a public venue. Sign a petition for their release.
Combatting street harassment in Pakistan.
A senator in the Philippines will propose to criminalize street harassment.
A woman in South Africa wrote about wishing she was a man so she didn’t face harassment.
There’s a new dress code being enforced in Uganda, including against mini-skirts.
From Uganda to Tajikistan, women are fighting to enjoy the freedom of bicycling.
A Labour MP in the UK has suggested women-only train carriages – but the idea is insulting.
Women in Bristol (UK) are mapping street harassment.
“Cheer Up Luv” is a new UK-based photo series project.
Women of color in Washington, D.C. (USA) organize against street harassment.
Why street harassers speak the same language across the USA.
Latina and African American women in the USA created a choreo-film on street harassment.
A guitarist in the USA stopped his performance after witnessing sexual harassment in the audience.
American actress Ashley Judd calls out “everyday sexism”.
A high percentage of Missoula (MT, USA) patrons experience sexual harassment.
Powerful Pieces:
“My body doesn’t belong to you.”
“The thrill and fear of ‘Hey, Beautiful’”
“I don’t accommodate uncontrolled men”
“9 types of street harassment you’ve probably experiences if you’re a woman”
“After fighting off mid-run attack, she’s using her voice to help others”
