Catcalls of NYC

Welcome to Catcalls of NYC! We raise awareness about gender-based street harassment by chalking people's experiences on the streets. IG: catcallsofnyc

[Catcalls of NYC @catcallsofnyc_]

Hello from the Catcalls of NYC team (pictured and not pictured)! We are excited to reintroduce ourselves and to invite other passionate activists to join us! Follow the link for more info - https://t.co/tyGWOBc34k

[Catcalls of NYC @catcallsofnyc_]

Many catcalling and harassment stories include victim blaming- the idea that the victim did something to ask for/encourage/deserve the harassment. Harassment is the fault of the harasser, never the victim. #stopstreetharassment #chalkback

[Catcalls of NYC @catcallsofnyc_]

“You’re a pretty girl what do you expect?” Share your experiences of harassment, victim blaming, etc. link in bio. It’s completely anonymous. #StopStreetHarassment #chalkback

[Catcalls of NYC @catcallsofnyc_]

Every concert venue, club, music festival, etc should have strict NO TOLERANCE policies for harassment. Comment below if you’ve ever faced harassment at a concert. #stopstreetharassment #chalkback #nomeansno

[Sophie Sandberg (she/her) @SophSandberg]

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me so far! Only 2 more days to vote for @Eventbrite's reconvene accelerator & help me win $20,000 to throw a huge anti-harassment event! It's gonna be close, so every vote counts! https://t.co/QAbekqawtw #StopStreetHarassment

[Catcalls of NYC @catcallsofnyc_]

Victim blaming starts young. It starts with dress codes. It starts in schools. It starts with telling girls that their bodies are sexual or provocative or distracting. If you have a story of school harassment, you can share it via DM, or through the link in bio. #nomeansno

[Sophie Sandberg (she/her) @SophSandberg]

Do you want to see the biggest Chalk Back event ever come to life? I'm a finalist for the @eventbrite's RECONVENE accelerator and have the chance to win $20,000 to put on my dream event. The public chooses two of the five seats. You can vote every here: https://t.co/UVDURkqvCO

[Catcalls of NYC @catcallsofnyc_]

Catcalls of NYC founder @SophSandberg is an Eventbrite RECONVENE Accelerator finalist! Vote for her here to bring a huge anti-harassment community chalking event to life!! Vote here & retweet to support: https://t.co/16lmeJY2vT #StopStreetHarassment

[Eventbrite @eventbrite]

Introducing: our RECONVENE Accelerator finalists 🌟
Meet 25 creators who are shaping the future of live experiences in music, food & bev, and wellness. Vote to help them win $20k and mentorship to bring their dream events to life.
https://t.co/Z42wpIQBgY

[Catcalls of NYC @catcallsofnyc_]

When did you first experience catcalling? The majority of messages we receive are from teenagers and preteens. Clearly catcallers are targeting underaged girls. Share your story, link in bio. #stopstreetharassment #chalkback #nomeansno #feminism

[Prof. Pragya Agarwal @DrPragyaAgarwal]

The first time I held hands with my first boyfriend, he told me my hands were too dry & suggested *kindly* that I could use something to soften them because he loved holding my hand. He also then told me that I didn’t look good in jeans and he only wanted me to look my very best because I am so beautiful. He also told me he was with me for my brains and intelligence and because I was so strong and looks were not important to him. He then gave me *advice* on how I could get a flatter stomach by doing sit-ups. These were always ‘suggestions’ because he loved me so much and only wanted the best for me. People couch coercive control in benevolence and this is why it is difficult to talk about and so important to talk about.

[Right To Be @righttobeorg]

In the piece, Right To Be's Co-founder and President Emily May and Sophie Sandberg, founder of @catcallsofnyc_ , join WNYC's Morning Edition to discuss this ongoing issue.

[Catcalls of NYC @catcallsofnyc_]

#catcallsofnyc #stopstreetharassment

[Chalk Back @chalkbackorg]

We are still looking for someone for our board who has specific experience with managing US-based 501c3 nonprofit finances. Please help us spread the word or e-mail us if this might be you! #nonprofits

[Catcalls of NYC @catcallsofnyc_]

@TheSafecityApp

[Catcalls of NYC @catcallsofnyc_]

Share your story and we'll chalk it. Our DMs are always open, or you can report here via https://t.co/U8rBMGxTJY #StopStreetHarassment

[Catcalls of NYC @catcallsofnyc_]

A man pointed at a mannequin in which it had on an underwear and told them,
"Hey beautiful, you want this? I can buy it for you?"
Then proceeded to say,
"Chill. I'm just trying to be nice!"
#stopstreetharrassment #catcallsofnyc #catcalling

[Catcalls of NYC @catcallsofnyc_]

#StopStreetHarassment

[Sophie Sandberg (she/her) @SophSandberg]

A powerful testament to the importance of denormalizing all forms of catcalling and sexual harassment, something I hope we do with @catcallsofnyc_ :) thank you @arsteinhorn #StopStreetHarassment https://t.co/5eJnZFv5dH

[Catcalls of NYC @catcallsofnyc_]

Imagine a 12 year old child being so jaded by men sexually harassing her on the street that she associates spring time with having to take precuations to protect herself…oh wait we don’t have to imagine that because it’s the reality for the majority of pre-pubescent girls

[Jessica Valenti @JessicaValenti]

Imagine telling a sexually harassed 12-year old that she should respond by giving men 'a blessing'

[Right To Be @righttobeorg]

Join @watchthecops at the historic Nuyorican Poets Cafe to learn how to exercise your rights during NYPD street stops and take action to pass the #HowManyStopsAct! https://t.co/I7nss3CUFc

[Right To Be @righttobeorg]

@SayftyCom @chalkbackorg @TheSafecityApp @safetipinapp Actually, the NYC Street Harassment Prevention Advisory Board will be hosting its first annual public meeting on April 25th. This will be an opportunity for people to share their experiences with street harassment. You can register here https://t.co/GHyEwoLfQV #sayftychat