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How are they not taking this seriously after #SarahEverard? @guardian reports in Cathkin Braes country park, in #SouthGlasgow, a 35-year-old Clara looked over and saw a man masturbating at her, clearly relishing in her visible fright. "That is what was turning him on."
A study by @UNWomenUK states 71% of #women said they experienced #sexualharassment in public spaces.
"This is a human rights crisis. It's just not enough for us to keep saying 'this is too difficult a problem for us to solve' – it needs addressing now" - Claire Barnett UN Women.
#WayneCouzens has been sentenced to a life in prison. This still doesn’t fix the problem of systemic abuse of power and male violence. #SarahEverard was just walking home, something we should all be able to do comfortably.
We demand more, we demand systemic change.
September’s One Woman is @laurarichards99 - An award winning crime analyst, who founded @paladinservice after leading the Law Reform Campaign that led to #stalking becoming a criminal offence in 2012. She also campaigned for criminalising #coercivecontrol. RT for Laura 🙌
"It's hard to describe the unease of being #unsafe on the streets to the point of arming yourself with your keys in between your fingers, just in case. Ulga Jonsdottir, writes for @MetroUK, I feel unsafe walking alone too - CIS and #trans women must unite against #maleviolence."
In an ongoing debate in #Pakistan on #femicide, rape and the aftermath of the #MeToo movement, the book 'Womansplaining' by @sherryrehman presents a series of essays from women who have played a role in the initial and ongoing movement for the women's rights 💪
"#Wokeness is a good thing. Awareness of the unfairness in the treatment of others not only makes the world a better place and us better people, it creates a culture in which the #marginalized receive empathy instead of #blame," writes Michael Karson with @PsychToday.
The @UKParliament's new report shows that 64% of female officers serving in the #UK defence forces have faced #sexualharassment. Former officers reported situations for women in the British Army as being extremely difficult, with incidents of assault and #rape.
A new report shows that #Irish teenagers are experiencing high levels of #sexualharassment. The study by @RCNIreland shows that 24% of teens surveyed were subjected to physical or extreme forms of #sexualharassment, while 83% had witnessed some form of sexual harassment.
The #UK government has published its response to its consultation on #sexualharassment in the workplace. They will introduce a new duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the #workplace and explicit protections for harassment from third parties eg. customers & clients.
After achieving 500,000 supporters, the @OurStreetsNow campaign has the backing of the #UK government who has pledged to review the law and education on public #sexualharassment. The campaign is deregulating #catcalling and #harassment through cultural and legislative change.
Founder of the #HeForShe movement and former Senior Advisor for the @UN_Women, @enyamayaro, leads the solidarity movement for #genderequality with the @UN. Join men and people of all genders to stand in solidarity with women to create a bold and united force for gender equality.
"It shouldn't be a thing where you have to have lads chaperone you, but you don't really have a choice." After threats of #rape to #women on campus were posted on Facebook, a concerned student at @CardiffUniFC wanted to do something to #help. bbc.com/news/uk-wales-569339…
A study with @womenssportcoll asked women about their experiences with exercise and #sexualabuse. 79% had been sexually or physically abused; 43% had been #harassed. Elite athletes have also been affected with some experiencing stalking and #rape. #ProtectWomen
#SexualHarassment is the most common form of #violence against women. PSH is unwanted attention, sexual advances and intimidating behaviour in public and online. 736-million women have experienced physical or sexual violence. We have to end #streetharassment
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It's amazing what can happen the you aren't attached to the #outcome. #YouveGotThis, sis 💪 #RT if you agree.
This cotton tee, made by sustainable brand TOVE, is part of @NETAPORTER #PowerToChange. All profits are donated to @WomenforWomen. Given all of the challenges this year, it's never felt more important to celebrate #sisterhood. The campaign brings about #equality for #women 💜⠀
