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Street Harassment Stories:

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Stop Street Harassment Blog

Collective Action for Safe Spaces

HarassMap in Egypt

Bijoya in Bangladesh

Resist Harassment in Lebanon

Ramallah Street Watch in Palestine

Name and Shame in Pakistan

Safe City India

Safe Streets in Yemen

Street Harassment in South Africa

Many of the Hollaback sites

Everyday Sexism

Street Harassment In the News, on the Blogs:

* UN Women, “UN Women supported survey in Delhi shows 95 per cent of women and girls feel unsafe in public spaces“

* Guardian, “Poor urban services found to increase risk of violence against women“

* IPS, “OP-ED: Making Cities Safe for Women and Girls“

* The Times of India, “Eve-teased, girl commits suicide”

* Toronto Star, “HarassMap battles sexual harassment in Egypt and beyond“

* Arlington Now, “Man Arrested for Grabbing Woman’s Breast on Bus“

* UPI, “Activists: Rapists use ‘circle of hell‘”

* The Times of India, “Gutsy girl gets ‘Romeo’ arrested“

* NBC.com, “Cops: 11-year-old escapes kidnapper’s car, rescues other girl“

* Egypt Independent, “Tahrir Bodyguard launches free self-defense training for women“

* NewStatesman, “With Tasers and placards, the women of Egypt are fighting back against sexism“

* Al Arabiya News, “Egyptian women take self-defense classes to confront sexual harassment”

* Feminists At Large, “Stopping Street Harassment“

Announcements:

New:

* ActionAid released a new report: “The report, ‘Women and the City II: Combating violence against women and girls in urban public spaces’ is based on research from six cities in Brazil, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia and Nepal. It reveals that women face a constant threat of violence, including rape and sexual harassment, in public spaces, preventing them from living and working in cities without fear of attack.”

* Groups in more than 50 cities met with local governments to discuss women’s safety issues in public spaces. Stop Street Harassment participated.

* An Everyday Occurrence: women and street harassment. Free seminar on March 6. Coventry University. http://twitpic.com/c5ndx1

Reminders:

* METRAC released a free “Not Your Baby App” to provide responses you can use when experiencing harassment

* elliehutch7 <25 and live in Edinburgh? Here’s a survey on #streetharassment http://svy.mk/14V3XbH  via @HollabackEDIN

15Tweets from the Week:

1. @kasumihrkw The same creep who popped out & grabbed my arm earlier muttered something just when i was about to exit. #streetharassment #everydaysexism

2. @Bristol_Jane Workmen on a roof hidden from my view. So they shouted: “You can’t see us, but we can definitely see you, love. Ha ha.” #streetharassment

3. @speakout93 To the big Oaf i met last night…..Don’t whistle at me, I am not a dog! #endrapeculture #streetharassment pic.twitter.com/VnogDbDth9

4. @juliemastrine Third incident of #streetharassment at Penn State today. I really shouldve planned to leave town today!

5. @NirvanaSaid “A strong Woman stands for herself.. A stronger Woman stands up for everyone else..” #women_quotes #egypt #مصر #endsh

6. @Habeebakhattab #SexualHarassment reach the point that the #Police who are suppose to protect you are the ones who actually harass you #EndSH #Egypt

7. @MoElMalt The Circle of Hell”. A graffiti painting by Mira and Zeft addressing the sexual harassments at Tahrir Square. #EndSH http://www.facebook.com/pages/Revolution-Graffiti-Street-Art-of-the-New-Egypt/313913465299751?fref=ts …

8. @thetrudz I have to tell you all that other than street harassment, I rarely encounter men as ignorant as the relationship theorists on Twitter, IRL..

9. @Beltrew After being mobbed by 40 men near #Tahrir last year,I sometimes wear swim suit under my clothes when I report as its harder 2 rip off #EndSH

10. @AleenaSay #ifihadglass, I’d report crime and street/subway harassment to the police and media. Kids can report bullying in schools that they see.

11. @Elazul Again, in case you only read headlines. Cabinet’s proposed AntiSH law has zero mention of street harassment/Assault. #Egypt

12. ebonymarshman Lord. This kid just tried to tell my roommate that street harassment doesn’t occur in the U.S. Sit down, guy. Sit down.

13. @TahrirBodyguard Pick your battles. If someone gropes you, Yell. Make a scene. Embarrass them. Hitting can cause a whole other battle. #EndSH

14. @alisonturkos From my 7th floor office I just heard construction workers whistle at someone. I am disgusted. #rapeculture #streetharassment

15. @craftgasm Dealt with #streetharassment in my dreams last night, too. FANTASTIC.

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Street Harassment Stories:

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

Stop Street Harassment Blog

Collective Action for Safe Spaces

HarassMap in Egypt

Bijoya in Bangladesh

Resist Harassment in Lebanon

Ramallah Street Watch in Palestine

Name and Shame in Pakistan

Safe City India

Safe Streets in Yemen

Street Harassment in South Africa

Many of the Hollaback sites

Everyday Sexism

Street Harassment In the News, on the Blogs:

* CNN Opinion, “End culture of rape in 2013“

* The Express Tribune, “9-year-old in critical condition after gang-rape“

* Rediff.com, “UP: Girl set on fire for resisting eve-teasing dies“

* Mirror, “India gang rape victim’s father: I want the world to know my daughter’s name is Jyoti Singh Pandey“

* The New York Times, “Indian Women March: ‘That Girl Could Have Been Any One of Us’”

* BBC News, “India gang rape: Thousands of women march in Delhi“

* Business Standard, “Women’s delegation seeks uniform law to curb eve-teasing“

* The World, “Sexual Harassment a Daily Reality for Delhi Women“

* The Hindu, “Gang-rape victim’s friend recounts attack“

* KQED, “Rape and Sexual Harassment in India“

* The Independent, “Every woman in India is likely to have experienced some sexual harassment“

* Hindustan Times, “Youth arrested for eve-teasing at Sector-17 Plaza“

* The Times of India, “New helpline to complain about eve-teasing, molestation“

* The Times of India, “‘Eve-teasing in public transport is routine affair‘”

* Daily News & Analysis, “One held for eve-teasing in Mumbai“

* The Indian Express, “Over 30 youths held in Bhopal for eve-teasing“

* Deccan Chronicle, “Novel plan to curb eve-teasing“

* The Hindu, “38 youths held on eve-teasing charge“

* The Hindu Business Line, “Eve teasing likely to be non-bailable offence in Maharashtra“

* Gothamist, “Suspected Subway Butt Grabber Arrested”

* Policy Mic, “NYPD Harassing Women?“

* The American Prospect, “Purity Culture Is Rape Culture“

* Feminist Activism, “Ode to Street Harassers“

* Khaleej Times, “30,000 cops to prevent eve-teasing in Mumbai“

* Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History, “Street Harassment: It’s not a compliment.”

* Yemen Times, “Yemeni women subject to frequent sexual harassment“

* Helen True, “Calling Out Harassment on the Tube“

Announcements:

New:

* 15 people from five continents were selected as SSH correspondents. Starting this week, they will report on street harassment in their area and activism to stop it.

* @HollabackBmore We need 100 people to fill out our #streetharassment survey so we can compare notes with @AtreveteDF #HollabackMexico http://ow.ly/gzauF

* Join various on and off-line campaigns to protest the #DelhiGangRape

Reminders:

* Check out the new anti-harassment group in Sydney, Australia, “People Against Street Harassment“

*Follow Stop Street Harassment on Tumblr

* Read Jennifer Harrison’s dissertation, “Gender segregation on public transport in South Asia: A critical evaluation of approaches for addressing harassment against women.”

* Check out the Tumblr “Ish people say to me on my way to the train“

* HoodRules thebook is now available!

* Check out the project CATCALLED: the stories of 11 women in New York City from two weeks in August 2012, now online.

* Baltimore, MD, folks — take a survey about street harassment for Hollaback! Bmore

* METRAC released a free “Not Your Baby App” to provide responses you can use when experiencing harassment

20Tweets from the Week:

1. @KDesborough No more #DelhiGangRape – send an email to justice.verma@nic.in urging the government to stop sexual violence and end war on women #India

2. @emmiesunshine Maybe instead of sarcasm, wit, or fake names, my new response to #StreetHarassment should just be, “Uhhh… I have the clap!” and bailing.

3. @unfortunatalie Walk: 45 minutes, street harassment count: 3, verbal, mild.

4. @matendre  @hkearl Masked on Halloween – the only time I can walk 1 NYC block w/out a “man” lashing out in anger if I’ve a response to his harassment.

5. @patrickryne  is it irresponsible for @MailOnline to talk about this ~benefit~ of #streetharassment without noting how seriously damaging it is?

6. @mycolouredsky Street harassment sucks. Period.

7. @renireni There’s nothing like a bit of street harassment to remind you that the streets aren’t yours to walk down

8. @korobumame While watching tv, walking street, shopping, eating out, sleeping, everywhere everyday twentyfourseven harassment never ends.

9. @sav_ann Why do so many Indian men deny the widespread and frequent occurrence of street harassment? what’s in it for them?

10. @boleroforboys And that culture of “it’s a compliment!” and “I just wanted to get your attention!” that allows street harassment is rape culture.

11. @AmiFromIndia @delhipolice2 #DelhiGangRape Victim’s friend speaks , did you listen ? No ? Listen ! Kaan khol ke sunno aur #JawaabDo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75uMQgSAtJU …

12. @ericararerica Do not #catcall me while I’m pumping gas in 10 degree weather then pretend you were whistling at my boots. #streetharassment

13. @Vidyut It is a myth to think that “eve teasing” is basically sexual. It is dominance. Bullying. Sexual harassment only because it is easiest tool.

14. @nikkyricks Omfg !! A bloke has just pinched my ass #Unbelieveable

15. @WhiteGirlNell While I was out running yesterday, the street harassment was real. Can’t even get my run on without an asshole comment.

16. @futilityfiles  Leers, “Hello, mademoiselle.” I mutter “hi,” looking away. His retort? “I meant monsieur.” Ooh I’m so mad now *eyeroll* #streetharassment

17. @sydmosley Apparently tonight I’m a “f*cking b*itch” because I asked a man to “stop staring at me” and “move along.” #streetharassment

18. @CLButler76 Leering drunk bloke at the bus stop grabbed my hand and informed me I’m beeYOOtiful and did I know that? #ffs #streetharassment

19. @Vidyut For me, online abuse at women is like street harassment. You keep shrinking till street not usable. Evict creeps, walk with head held high.

20.  @chloemiriam All this sexist stuff is part of the same thing, from lads mags, sexist adverts, rape jokes to sexual harassment, rape & murder. STOP IT ALL

 

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Street Harassment Stories:

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

Stop Street Harassment Blog

Collective Action for Safe Spaces

HarassMap in Egypt

Bijoya in Bangladesh

Resist Harassment in Lebanon

Ramallah Street Watch in Palestine

Name and Shame in Pakistan

Safe Streets in Yemen

Street Harassment in South Africa

Many of the Hollaback sites

Everyday Sexism

Street Harassment In the News, on the Blogs:

* All Africa, “Egypt Widens Efforts to Confront Sexual Harassment“

* Huffington Post, “Sexual Violence Prevention: It’s Time to Go Big“

* F to the Third Power, “I Need Feminism Because My Sister Shouldn’t Have To Experience Street Harassment“

* Selfhelp Magazine, “Hey, Baby: The Psychology of Street Harassment“

* Smoke and Stir, “Street Harassment, Empathy, and Fighting Misogyny with Stories“

* Shakesville, “Street Harassment: Same Old Shit, 40 Years Later“

* Zee News, “Govt mulling over law to save street vendors from harassment: Maken“

* Role/Reboot, “A Letter To the Guy Who Harassed Me Outside the Bar“

* The F Word, “‘Hasn’t anybody ever told you a handful is enough?‘”

Announcements:

New:

* Read Jennifer Harrison’s dissertation, “Gender segregation on public transport in South Asia: A critical evaluation of approaches for addressing harassment against women.”

* Check out the Tumblr “Ish people say to me on my way to the train“

Reminders:

*Follow Stop Street Harassment on Tumblr

* If you’re a woman ages 18-26, take a survey for a student’s thesis on street harassment

* HoodRules thebook is now available!

* Check out the project CATCALLED: the stories of 11 women in New York City from two weeks in August 2012, now online.

* Baltimore, MD, folks — take a survey about street harassment for Hollaback! Bmore

* METRAC released a free “Not Your Baby App” to provide responses you can use when experiencing harassment

10 Tweets from the Week:

1. @Morgane_R I’m so tired of the way we raise our young men to think its okay to verbally violate a womans body on the street. #streetharassment

2. @nualacabral Addressing personal experiences w/ #streetharassment is an effective entry point for broader convo about sexism, racism & sexuality. #fem2

3. @kadyrabbit #bitchesbe tired of street harassment

4. ‏@skelleee Today in street harassment, I was on the phone crossing a highway when dude from other side walked right up to me to say some shit.

5. @ItsRyanTime Ahh nothing like sexual harassment on the street to kick start your Sunday

6. @lauratownshend So after 25 mins of constantly, directly rebuffed street harassment, the ONLY thing that works is saying I have a boyfriend #everydaysexism

7. @KimberlyNFoster Same-race street harassment is a behavioral pattern, and thus a cultural phenomenon—one that is rooted in black patriarchy (Fogg-Davis 2006)

8. @Imaninople Wow… more street harassment just for me? Must be my lucky day.

9. @phasmune Yeah totally, street harassment is totally flattering. I was blushing and giggling before from that fugly bald man’s lovely compliments.

10. @scarlettnarwhal More shoreditch street harassment, ‘pissing bitch’, then ‘Norway ho,go back to Norway’. Lovely.