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London candidate for mayor proposes campaign against street harassment!

April 11, 2012 By HKearl

Via Ken Livingstone's campaign page

On May 3, 2012, there will be an election for Mayor of London. This is the fourth election since the office of Mayor of London was created in 2000. Ken Livingstone is the candidate for the Labour party and he is seeking a third, non-consecutive term.

Last week he released a series of plans he hopes to implement if he’s elected that he thinks will make London safer. I’m excited to see that addressing street harassment is part of his plan!

“Ken will lead a campaign against sexual harassment in London’s public places to send a clear message that this behaviour will not be tolerated.”

This is not the first time he’s mentioned street harassment. In September 2010, the UK Anti-Street Harassment Campaign sent a letter to him about street harassment and he has agreed to add street harassment to his campaign agenda. He wrote,

“I am concerned about street harassment of women and believe there is far more we need to do to tackle this problem.

I believe we should consider tougher deterrents and punishments to tackle this crime. We also need to provide far greater support for the victims of street harassment and other crimes.

This is an issue that needs to be taken more seriously, not just by the police but our schools, parents and the wider community.

It is essential that we send a clear message that street harassment of women is wrong and will not be tolerated.”

It’s pretty exciting to see a viable candidate for mayor of a major international city like London acknowledge that street harassment is a problem and one that warrants attention! Thanks, Ken, and best of luck on May 3.

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Filed Under: News stories Tagged With: Ken Livingstone, mayor of london, street harassment, uk anti-street harassment campaign

Ken Livingstone, London mayoral candidate, takes on street harassment

September 29, 2010 By HKearl

This has been a big month for the London Anti Street Harassment (LASH) Campaign! In early September, they met with 2012 London Mayoral candidate Oona King and after the meeting, King agreed to make street harassment one of her campaign platforms!

This week LASH sent a letter to London mayoral candidate Ken Livingstone, and now he has agreed to also add street harassment to his campaign agenda! He wrote,

“I am concerned about street harassment of women and believe there is far more we need to do to tackle this problem.

I believe we should consider tougher deterrents and punishments to tackle this crime. We also need to provide far greater support for the victims of street harassment and other crimes.

This is an issue that needs to be taken more seriously, not just by the police but our schools, parents and the wider community.

It is essential that we send a clear message that street harassment of women is wrong and will not be tolerated.”

What amazing work by LASH Campaign founder Vicky Simister!! She’s a great role model for activists everywhere who want their political leaders to take this issue seriously.

This month, Vicky has also generated lots of great discussions about street harassment via appearances on the Mumsnet radio show, BBC radio 5, BBC London radio 94.5, and BBC Woman’s Hour. Keep it up!!

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Filed Under: News stories Tagged With: Ken Livingstone, LASH Campaign, london anti-street harassment campaign, street harassment

Weekly Round Up: September 26, 2010

September 26, 2010 By HKearl

Story Submissions Recap:

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  • Stop Street Harassment Blog: 4 new stories from women in New York City (1 and 2), London, and Massachusetts.
  • HollaBack Chicago: 2 new stories
  • HollaBack DC!: 4 new stories
  • HollaBack NYC: 7 new stories
  • HollaBackLDN: 5 new stories
  • HollaBack PGH!: 2 new stories
  • HollaBack Toronto: 1 new story

In the News, On the Blogs:

  • Fox News, “New Independence Ordinance Protects Pedestrians from Harassers“
  • Guardian, “Women in Egypt get hi-tech aid to beat sexual harassment“
  • IPS News, “Africa: Women Traders Confronting Sexual Harassment at Borders“
  • Tech Eye, “Open source mapping tech goes global, helps women fight back“
  • LASH Campaign, “Ken Livingstone: What Will You Do?“
  • Start Up Cafe, “Girls: ever faced street harassment? Fight back with your iPhone“
  • Progressive Women, “It’s Never Ok“
  • KARMA Brooklyn Blog, “Street Harassment“

Events:

  • Sept. 29: Brn Skn Speaks is hosting a radio show about street harassment at 8 p.m. EDT. Call in when the show is live at 347 202-0591. Email her with your questions, comments, and stories at info@brnskn.com.
  • Oct. 12: HollaBack NYC is co-hosting a happy hour with Envision Williamsburg and Feministing in Brooklyn, NY
  • Oct. 8 – 23: Various Stop Street Harassment talks in California, Alaska, and Iowa

Announcements:

  • If you live in London, take a survey about street harassment on the London Anti-Street Harassment Campaign’s website and help influence mayoral policy
  • The book Stop Street Harassment is available online!
  • HollaBack NYC is looking for interns
  • RightRides is looking for interns & volunteers in NYC

12 Tweets from the Week:

  • dyanti Dear members of so called progressive community,careful when u harass a girl in the street. U might pick a wrong one,like me 🙂
  • jennifercwang Lovely. Street harassed by two obnoxious brobros last night. inappropriate! Hate this mantype. #iHollaback #streetharassment
  • LEVYandMarie Just another a-hole harassing me on my block #streetharassment on Twitpic twitpic.com/2rliv3 (cc @MarianneDiNaps)
  • CircaJoyLynn Wondering why I chose this bright red dress today. I really don’t want attention from strangers… #streetharassment
  • starlipswriters @rightsandwrongs The worst part of #streetharassment might be that harassers expect our silence. So speaking up & out is the thing to do.
  • TheUndomestic Yelled a nice “fuck you” to livery cab driver who slowed down to make kissing noises at me. #streetharassment
  • El_Amster Am surprised at lack of street harassment in Malaysia. Been here for 2 wks & not so much as a sidewards glance. I feel so free
  • KristyKakes Can’t I just go for a peaceful run without getting honked at, whistled at, or a catcall?
  • smartbunny When I saw a guy catcall a jogger, I yelled @ him, “Ooh a GIRL! I better yell something stupid 2 show what a MAN I am!”
  • SpreeWilson Street harassment is out of control here in NYC according to my female friends…An aquaintance even did a one woman play addressing it
  • DesiSanchez @iHollaback Random stranger feels it’s “sad” he can’t talk 2 pretty women in the street. Told him I feel it’s sad he feels the need to 🙂
  • ton_o_fun I just witnessed some creepy dude cuss out this girl walking down the st. bc she didn’t respond 2 his catcall. I don’t get men
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Filed Under: Events, hollaback, News stories, Stories, street harassment, weekly round up Tagged With: HarassMap, hollaback, Ken Livingstone, sexual harassment, street harassment

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