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*Over 100 organizations, groups and college campuses from 17 countries are co-sponsoring Anti-Street Harassment Week. Any group is welcome to become a co-sponsor.

* Watch videos where several participants of Anti-Street Harassment Week talk about why they’re involved.

* Artists anywhere: submit your artwork to be included in an art exhibit on street harassment in Washington, DC on March 18, 3-9 p.m. Details.

* Plan for International Anti-Street Harassment Week, March 18-24…register your event

* Find out what’s happening in your area.

* What were you wearing when you got stared at or street harassed? Submit your photo

* Huffington Post coverage

Activism Announcements:

New:

* In Washington, DC, thanks to activists speaking out, the transit system launched a new way to report sexual harassment

* High school students in Chicago created a 30-second anti-street harassment PSA through Free Spirit Media

Reminders:

* College men in the USA share tips on how men can stop street harassment

* SSH founder Holly Kearl is quoted in the March 2012 issue of Cosmo magazine with advice on dealing with gropers. Read an extended version of her advice on the blog.

* The Adventures of Salwa campaign has a hotline for sexual harassment cases in Lebanon: 76-676862.

* In Bangalore, India, there is a helpline for street harassment 080 – 22943225 / 22864023

10 Tweets from the Week:

1. ‏@aliciasanchez whole TL is talking about #streetharassment on international women’s day. we have so much work to do to be safe in our bodies in this world.

2. @clairesgould #streetharassment on Connecticut Ave on a Thurs night? Really? What did you hope to accomplish by yelling “hey legs!” at girl walking alone?

3.@theriverfed Sounds like my life. Less now I’m older. RT @mikeb476: storify.com/dawnhfoster/st… Sexual harassment of women on the street.

4.‏ @nmoawad Salwa and her new friends! #endSH #nasawiya twitpic.com/8u1yvb

5. @DawnHFoster Right, here’s a quick blog post on street harassment: bit.ly/wrgAjT & standalone storify of women’s experiences: bit.ly/yWkeIY

6. @danyeeeezy levels of street harassment are highly correlated with the outdoor temperature.

7.‏ @mernathomas U can’t rationalize sexual harassment no matter how many times it happens to you. Always the same humiliation #endSH #egypt

8. @jenninsfw Does anyone else ever get the urge to catcall construction workers when driving by? #2wrongsdontmakearight

9.‏ @sallyNassar Yesterday marks my very first middle finger-ing to some sexual harasser #endSH #IWD

10. ‏ @HarrietThugman Ugh. I went 30 blocks without harassment…soon as I pass 110th street…the Black men have to bother me…UGH

Snapshot of street harassment stories, news, announcements & tweets: March 4, 2012

March 4, 2012 By HKearl

Read stories, news articles, blog posts, and tweets about street harassment from the past week.

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Street Harassment Stories:

Share your story! You can read street harassment stories on the Web at:

Stop Street Harassment Blog

HarassMap Egypt

Resist Harassment Lebanon

Many of the Hollaback sites

In the News, on the Blogs:

* Daily News & Analysis, “80% women in Mumbai face sexual harassment“

Volunteers distribute whistles and pamphlets near Sule Pagoda on February 21. Pic: Seng Mai

* Maps4Aids, “Nalgonda: Student kills herself unable to cope with Street Sexual Harassment“

* The Bay Citizen, “Why Transit Riders Don’t Report Unwanted Sexual Behavior“

* The Myanmar Times, “Whistle campaign a hit on city buses“

* Hindustan Times, “DU prepares for a safe Holi“

* The Tower, “Silent No More: Women Deserve Respect On and Off Campus“

* A Safe World for Women, “‘This is My City Too‘”

* Jezebel, “Rich white dudes can be gropers too“

* Daily News & Analysis, “‘Eve-teasing is a frivolous term’”

* The State, “Man arrested, named person of interest in string of Shandon flashings“

* NotEnoughGood.com, “Gender Discrimination: Ending Street Harassment in the US“

* University of Minnesota Women’s Center Blog, “Hollaback!: Why I’m Engaged in Fighting Street Harassment“

* Jessica Dickinson Goodman, “Yesterday, I was talking about street harassment“

* The Zeros Before, “Lookin’ Good, Baby: Why I Don’t Mind the Catcall“

International Anti-Street Harassment Week Updates:

*97 organizations, groups and college campuses are co-sponsoring Anti-Street Harassment Week. Any group is welcome to become a co-sponsor.

* Watch videos where several participants of Anti-Street Harassment Week talk about why they’re involved.

* Artists anywhere: submit your artwork to be included in an art exhibit on street harassment in Washington, DC on March 18, 3-9 p.m. Details.

* Plan for International Anti-Street Harassment Week, March 18-24…register your event

* Find out what’s happening in your area.

* Many NYC events are being finalized and so far you can RSVP for: a dance performance and a rally!

* Several DC events are being finalized and so far you can RSVP for: From Cairo to DC: A Discussion on Street Harassment (3/19) and Feminist Food for Thought: Stop LGBTQ Street Harassment (3/21)

* What were you wearing when you got stared at or street harassed? Submit your photo

* Huffington Post coverage

Activism Announcements:

New:

* @WMATAHarassment launched this week on twitter to track and speak about about sexual harassment on the transit system in Washington, DC.

* Women in Myanmar launched a creative campaign to fight the problem of sexual harassment on their transit system called “Whistle for Help” campaign

Reminders:

* College men in the USA share tips on how men can stop street harassment

* SSH founder Holly Kearl is quoted in the March 2012 issue of Cosmo magazine with advice on dealing with gropers. Read an extended version of her advice on the blog.

* The Adventures of Salwa campaign has a hotline for sexual harassment cases in Lebanon: 76-676862.

* In Bangalore, India, there is a helpline for street harassment 080 – 22943225 / 22864023

10 Tweets from the Week:

1. ‏ @f7lsamra I demand my right as a citizen, by walking in MY streets safely. #EndSH

2.‏ @AAAbdelhamid The awkward moment when you start your day by an anti-harassment campaign and you lash out at the first guy who says “eh ya 3asal” #EndSH

3. @DaliaHosny Got verbally harassed by a 9 year old boy. He was surprised by my reaction as I screamed at him.He freaked out and ran away. Speak up #endSH

4. @hollabackWY Both of @hollabackWY just got shouted “Eastern European birds” at us outside the pub. Puzzling #streetharassment

5. @mencanstoprape #Its2012WhyYouStill calling rape, domestic violence, stalking, and street harassment a “women’s issue.”

6.‏ @BLANK_NOISE #itsTimeForYouToRealize #streetharassment #eveteasing is your issue. u could be- survivor. harasser. witness

7. @HollabackBXL #IfMyLifeWereAMovie I would stop street harassment immediately. Cut! Stop! And now once again – without whistles. Thank you!

8. @HollabackOttawa #ItsTimeForYouToRealize that #streetharassment isn’t flattering and DOES NOT WORK AT GETTING YOU LAID.

9.‏ @AlexGriffith While I’m sure your statement, “I love me a ginger” is quite accurate, I’m young enough to be your son, sir. #catcall #generationgap #fb

10. @SHThesis #iWannaGiveAShoutoutTo everyone planning events for international anti-street harassment week next month! meetusonthestreet.org #EndSHWeek

@WMATAHarassment

Snapshot of street harassment stories, news, announcements & tweets: February 26, 2012

February 26, 2012 By HKearl

Read stories, news articles, blog posts, and tweets about street harassment from the past week.

** Sign up to receive a monthly e-newsletter from Stop Street Harassment ***

Street Harassment Stories:

Share your story! You can read street harassment stories on the Web at:

Stop Street Harassment Blog

HarassMap Egypt

Resist Harassment Lebanon

Many of the Hollaback sites

In the News, on the Blogs:

* The New York Times, “Sex Crimes Pass Under the Radar on Public Transit“

* Huffington Post, “International Anti-Street Harassment Week: 10 Things You Can Do To Stop Street Harassment“

* Jezebel, “How to Be a Good Guy on the Sidewalk“

* ABC 7, “Sexual harassment on Metro trains, buses a problem“

* Fox 5, “Riders Complain of Sexual Harassment on Metro“

* WAMU, “Women’s Group Targets Harassment On Metro“

* Greater Greater Washington, “End sexual harassment on Metro“

* Washington City Paper, “Holla Back, Metro“

* TBD.com, “D.C. Metro grapples with how to talk and confront sexual harassment“

* The Mooring Mast, “Catcalling crosses line into harassment“

* Ecofeminism, “My Gendered Body and Me“

* ABC News, “Girl Power!“

* Daily News & Analysis, “Run for a cause: Let’s stop gender-based violence“

* Egypt Independent, “Citing harassment complaints, travel agencies threaten to suspend Luxor flights“

* Daily Targum, “Activist looks to stop street harassment“

International Anti-Street Harassment Week Updates:

* Huffington Post coverage

* Founder Holly Kearl talks about why she’s organizing/participating in the week of action on March 18-24

* What were you wearing when you got stared at or street harassed? Submit your photo

* Start planning for International Anti-Street Harassment Week, March 18-24

Activism Announcements:

New:

* Activists in Washington, DC, testified at a city council hearing about harassment on the transit system and made recommendations to the transit authorities.

* Watch a video about efforts in Afghanistan to address street harassment and other gender issues

Reminders:

* College men in the USA share tips on how men can stop street harassment

* SSH founder Holly Kearl is quoted in the March 2012 issue of Cosmo magazine with advice on dealing with gropers. Read an extended version of her advice on the blog.

* The Adventures of Salwa campaign has a hotline for sexual harassment cases in Lebanon: 76-676862.

* In Bangalore, India, there is a helpline for street harassment 080 – 22943225 / 22864023

10 Tweets from the Week:

1. ‏ @sakshichopra5 Street harassment knocks closer to home! Younger sister’s best friend eve teased in her colony, moti bagh! Thank heavens neighbors helped!

2. @NadaHKandil Walking to the bus stop with my neighbour,got followed by a construction worker who only stopped when a taxi driver shouted at him :/ #EndSH

3. ‏ @_nowimgold @AfroSinTrick I’ve worked w/street harassment orgs. ALL women experience it. Women of color are more exposed though, especially Black women.

4. @DeeRmY2020 March 8 is the Women World day, and March 18-24 is International Anti-Street Harassment Week and it should be taken seriously!

5. @JessiDG @gibblertron: Nothing sets me off like when a man passes me and tells me to “smile!” #streetharassment

6. @Karnythia @ebonstorm @ZerlinaMaxwell Challenge the meme that black women are here for the amusement of men. Push back against #streetharassment.

7. ‏ @SabaEm just adjusting to the fact that while being back at home, when a car honks it means someone made a mistake on the road #streetharassment

8. ‏ @Karnythia There needs to be a call from black men to black men to fight #streetharassment, #rapeculture, & #abuseculture. #WeAreThe44

9. @BangsandaBun Nothing like a but of Hackney street harassment to kick start your day the right way. *sigh*

10.‏ @TaraMonstah I’ve already told one heckler to go fuck himself today. Who’s next? Because I’m getting really sick of this shit. #StreetHarassment

Snapshot of street harassment stories, news, announcements & tweets: February 19, 2012

February 19, 2012 By HKearl

Read stories, news articles, blog posts, and tweets about street harassment from the past week.

** Sign up to receive a monthly e-newsletter from Stop Street Harassment ***

Street Harassment Stories:

Share your story! You can read street harassment stories on the Web at:

Stop Street Harassment Blog

HarassMap Egypt

Resist Harassment Lebanon

Many of the Hollaback sites

In the News, on the Blogs:

* Hura, “For the Harassers Only: Yemeni Women are not Prostitutes“

* The Sydney Morning Herald, “Low expectations, not necklines, to blame for misogyny“

* Jezebel, “Woman Gets Super Sweet Valentine’s Day Note Asking Her Not to Dress Like Such a Whore“

* Daily News & Analysis, “These women will bring you to your knees“

* Maps4Aid, “Street Sexual Harassment: 20 year old Student saves sister from molesters, beaten up.”

* IAfrica.com, “Miniskirts paralyse Joburg” and Washington Post, “South African women wear miniskirts, march through Johannesburg to protest sexual harassment“

* Khaama Press, “Afghan women suffer street harassment“

* NZHerald, “Friend watches girl’s ‘violent’ assault“

* The Morung Express, “A view on Dimapur“

* Women’s Web, “Talking about Street Sexual Harassment“

* Oppression is Yucky, “trigger warning sexual assault, street harassment, disordered eating, mental health.”

* Women Speak, “I felt like the perpetrator“

Activism Announcements:

New:

* College men in the USA share tips on how men can stop street harassment

* Women in South Africa marched against street harassment; women in Afghanistan held an event showing art and a documentary about street harassment

Reminders:

* SSH founder Holly Kearl is quoted in the March 2012 issue of Cosmo magazine with advice on dealing with gropers. Read an extended version of her advice on the blog.

* If you live in the Washington, DC-area, you can testify about harassment on the Metro system at a hearing on Feb. 22. Details.

* What were you wearing when you got stared at or street harassed? Submit your photo

* Start planning for International Anti-Street Harassment Week, March 18-24

* The Adventures of Salwa campaign has a hotline for sexual harassment cases in Lebanon: 76-676862.

* In Bangalore, India, there is a helpline for street harassment 080 – 22943225 / 22864023

10 Tweets from the Week:

1. @SpookSquad I can relate to that very high level of stress. MT@hkearl: woman w/PTSD says #streetharassment can cause her 2 have panic attacks, disassociate

2. @froovyjosie I think I am going to write a blog post about street harassment. And how f*cking frustrating/scary it can be. ARGH

3. @Lailaelrefai writing dissertation about sexual harassment in #egypt. sources are hard to find. please link me to any reports or books you know of. #EndSH

4. @iHollaback We’re on a call with our site leaders developing a cross-site cross-culuture survey on #streetharassment!

5. @NadaHKandil Walking to the bus stop with my neighbour,got followed by a construction worker who only stopped when a taxi driver shouted at him :/ #EndSH

6. @dopegirlfresh street harassment begins seems to have one source: a sense of entitlement. nobody owes you a hello. IDGAF what you think.

7. @WomenSpeakPro Street harassment makes women change their routine, become defensive and wary, as if they’re the perpetrators. womenspeak.tumblr.com/post/177142043…

8. @tanya_elena @hkearl actually, #sexualharrassment is much better on #wmata than Ny #mta. If only so much wasn’t from agency staff…

9. @jesseadamsstein Good opinion by @Jo_Tovey on sexual harassment on the street: as women well know, it’s not about what you’re wearing bit.ly/x2VpiI

10. @jatshea I frequently give the finger to men who catcall me.

Snapshot of street harassment stories, news, announcements & tweets: February 5, 2012

February 5, 2012 By HKearl

Read stories, news articles, blog posts, and tweets about street harassment from the past week.

** Sign up to receive a monthly e-newsletter from Stop Street Harassment ***

Street Harassment Stories:

Share your story! You can read street harassment stories on the Web at:

Stop Street Harassment Blog

HarassMap Egypt

Resist Harassment Lebanon

Many of the Hollaback sites

In the News, on the Blogs:

Deoni Jones was murdered at a bus stop in DC this week. Image via Washington Blade

* Washington Blade, “Police identify trans woman fatally stabbed at D.C. bus stop” and DC Trans Coalition, “Another Violent Attack“

* Guardian, “Benefit cuts are fuelling abuse of disabled people, say charities“

* New York Times, “Shame and Anger in Cairo“

* North Baltimore Patch, “Cat Call to Arms“

* The Saudi Gazette, “A grave punishment befitting an eve teaser“

* Kuwait Times, “Sexual Harassment“

* Deccan Herald, “Public thrash youth for teasing girls“

* The Daily Star, “Support line offers safe outlet to talk about sexual harassment“

* Until I Get Married, “The Other Reason Street Harassment Is Wrong“

* Washington City Paper, “Youth of Today“

* Fueled, “Hey, Baby. There’s an App for that“

* Hollaback, “Interview: Boston-Feminist on “Why I Punched a Stranger”

* BootsnAll, “How to Deal With Street Harassment in Foreign Countries“

Activism Announcements:

New:

* If you live in the Washington, DC-area, you can testify about harassment on the Metro system at a hearing on Feb. 22. Details.

Reminders:

* What were you wearing when you got stared at or street harassed? Submit your photo

* Start planning for International Anti-Street Harassment Week, March 18-24

* Sign the Petition: “Demand Justice for Two Men Killed Trying to Stop Street Harassment“

* Read a Baltimore, Maryland, college student’s thesis on street harassment

* The Adventures of Salwa campaign has a hotline for sexual harassment cases in Lebanon: 76-676862.

* In Bangalore, India, there is a helpline for street harassment 080 – 22943225 / 22864023

10 Tweets from the Week:

1. farida904 Tonight, I had to think twice before going to the kiosk to get gum because of the group of guys standing there. End sexual harassment #EndSH

2. MsNicoleClark Searching for ways to combat #streetharassment is very empowering. I hope the person was able to find what they were searching for.

3. trapunski Just witnessed a taxi driver catcall a woman holding a baby with the line “hey mommy.” One of the skeeziest things I’ve ever seen.

4. chennaiholla Men, what would you advice your female friends to do when they encounter groping in public space, like a mall? #menagainstvaw @meIHM pl RT

5.maps4aid Know Your Rights! #StreetHarassment #India #IPC354 pic.twitter.com/yEuesaoO

6. SeraSarahSera “How would she react to this display of man’s inhumanity, embodied in a catcall toward you, her daughter? Think of that when you walk by.”

7. caulkthewagon GAHHHHH FIVE SECONDS OF STREET HARASSMENT MAKING ME HULK OUT GAHGHHHHHHHGGGGGHHH

8. woodlandtales got touched on the shoulders and back by a very creepy man while walking down the street. Feel so disgusted(ing) #streetharassment

9. LeilaLatex I’m prety sure I am incapable of not shouting death threats at people who whistle at me. #streetharassment

10. lifeofzoo #IDoNotUnderstand why it is so hard to be respectful to women and simply not catcall them on the streets

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