THIS WEEK IN STREET HARASSMENT...

We are totally crushing on the changemakers social media blog - check out this post on NYPD’s manipulation of assault statistics, which includes a Hollaback shout-out! “Between 80% and 100% of women have been harassed in public places, particularly on their way to work.” Holly Kearl tells us why employers should care. Here is a hilarious list of harassment and assault prevention tips that are “guaranteed to work.” In response to constant warnings to dress modestly, walk in pairs, etc, this blogger provides the novel suggestion: DON’T assault people! My personal favorites are: “USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM, if you are not able to stop yourself from assaulting people, ask a friend to stay with you while you are in public” and “When you see someone walking by themselves, leave them alone!” Human Rights Watch recently released a report on the harassment of female and transgender Cambodian sex workers on the street and in police custody. Just a reminder: no matter what you are wearing, how you gender present, or why you are on the street, STREET HARASSMENT ON THE BASIS OF SEX, GENDER, SEXUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY IS NOT OK! Street harassment is a constant problem for women in Jakarta, and the Jakarta Press has started to pay attention. Our Vision, Our Voices discusses the status of Street Harassment worldwide. Check out the London Anti-Street Harassment Campaign!