The Bystander Effect is a phenomenon where no one in a large group of witnesses intervenes in an emergency situation, often because they believe someone else will help.
When you witness someone being harassed, don't just look.
TAKE ACTION‼️
The occurrence of street harassment does not only undermine women’s basic rights, but it also leaves a strong impact which damages their mental health.
Your “jokes” are offensive and humiliating. Keep your comments to yourself. ❌
#StopStreetHarassment#ICTForSocialChange
Street harassment should stop. Many, but mostly women have been subjected to catcalling and/or have received unwanted attention from strangers which makes them feel uncomfortable. These acts are not okay and should not be tolerated. Women deserve to be respected. They should -
Catcalls, sexually explicit comments, groping, leering etc. Many women in their lives experience street harassment from strangers. This makes public places unfriendly, frightening and dangerous for them.
It needs to stop.
#SaferStreets#StopStreetHarassment#ICTForChange
The occurrences of street harassment has negative effects both on those who experience it and for communities as a whole. Being harassed in a public space can make one worried about physical safety and creates an environment of fear and intimidation. +