There are many ways to get involved with International Anti-Street Harassment Week, and one of them is by writing an article or opinion editorial (op-ed) about street harassment that gets published that week. If you’re not sure how to write one or do you want some advice, you’re in luck!

You are invited to participate in a free conference call about op-ed writing on Wednesday, January 25, 8:15 p.m. EST with journalist Elizabeth Mendez Berry, pictured on the right. Her 2010 op-ed partially led to the first-ever city council hearing on street harassment in New York City and she testified at the hearing. I will also offer advice on the call as I’ve authored several op-eds on street harassment.

RSVP to MeetUsontheStreet@gmail.com by Jan. 24 to receive the phone number.

And check out the fabulous resources on the Op-Ed Project’s website.

Here’s another great resource for people who want to get a group involved in the week. Request a free DVD copy of the award-winning four-minute film “Walking Home” as well as a Discussion Guide, created by the filmmaker Nuala Cabral. Use both to generate a conversation about the issue with a class or group. Ask attendees to create their own 1 minute video about their vision of a safe community and upload it to our YouTube Channel. Send requests for materials to Lauren Domino, lauren@artsengine.net