She founded the #MeToo movement more than a decade ago, way before it was trending.
Today, @TaranaBurke works to ensure that #MeToo doesn’t lose sight of its mission: to connect survivors of sexual assault to the resources they need to heal. @nytimes https://t.co/oT1bXLAAiF
Thanks @a_zabjek for this conversation with international delegates about #SafeCities. Lots of energy around creating safer public spaces for women and girls all across the world - it’s been an excellent three days of info sharing and learning. https://t.co/rg0XaNBeAU
#yeg's own, @HollabackAB sharing their experience on how power of story can influence programs, collecting stories via website, app and map. Through partnership with City of Edmonton did a study on street harrassment, grassroots can influence City projects! #safecities@UN_Women
Edmontonians are invited to join the conversation as Mayor @doniveson hosts a public dialogue on creating safe spaces for women and girls tonight at University of Alberta. Limited tickets are still available, register now! https://t.co/tT5dmQF5uU
Check it out: @NewAmerica released a new Better Life Lab report on sexual harassment examining the multiple factors that drive sexual harassment across all industries: https://t.co/IACZax7iJm. They've also paired it with a comprehensive #NowWhat toolkit: https://t.co/AZuJ7Jv75b !
The Edmonton Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Initiative aims to end gender-based violence and sexual assault in our city. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. #SafeCities For more information, visit: https://t.co/IVXJbh8bNs
For free trauma-informed services such as counselling, court support, and public education, contact the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton. Welcome to all genders and all ages. #SafeCities For more information, visit: https://t.co/dSyCToOm6s
Ready for some #FBF action? Check out the @StopStHarassmnt blog for pics of our Chalk Walk at @RowanUniversity during Anti-Street Harassment Week: https://t.co/ZSXPI4NTWT #EndSH
READ IT NOW! Today we released a national study on sexual harassment and assault w/@RalianceOrg & @GEH_UCSD. It found that among a nationally representative, 2000-person sample, 81% of women and 43% of men had experienced some form of these abuses! https://t.co/bqrY06vrUj #MeToo
Join us in our efforts to #endharassment during our spring fundraising campaign! Donate today and help us reach our goal of $40,000 to keep our efforts going. Bonus? You'll also get a limited edition magnet designed by our youth volunteer Noa Sheidlower https://t.co/fpHXgBNPfH
"Street harassment is a constant reminder that the street doesn't belong to you. There’s also this fear that a verbal comment can turn into being followed and then touched inappropriately. You’re on alert, constantly.”
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