‘We need a complainant’: city urges Londoners to report if offended by street preachers
The city is urging Londoners to come forward if they’ve been victims of street harassment. Continue reading
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Man who punched woman in viral video outside of Paris cafe gets 6 months in jail
The man who punched a woman outside a Paris cafe in an incident that was captured in an outrage-inducing viral video has been sentenced to six months in prison. Continue reading
A first for France: Man fined over $400 under ‘cat-calling’ law
A man who slapped a woman’s bottom on a bus near Paris has been jailed for three months and, in a first under a new law against cat-calling, also fined for lewd remarks about her physique. Continue reading
Catcallers, wolf-whistlers in France can now get fined on the spot
Cat-callers in France can now face fines of up to 750 euros as part of tougher legislation to fight sexual violence. Continue reading
Alleged Paris street harasser caught on camera punching victim in the face
Security camera footage shows a man hitting a woman in the face during a confrontation on the streets of Paris. Continue reading
City committee aims to curb street harassment, verbal abuse with bylaw tweak
City councillors are moving forward with an effort to put a lid on street harassment in London. Continue reading
Interactive exhibit shows Edmonton’s cat-calling street harassers what it feels like
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
An interactive exhibit called “This is What it Feels Like” features abusive comments women have experienced on Edmonton streets, with a goal of stopping street harassment and cat-calling. Continue reading
Bulk of funds for Canada’s gender-based violence strategy going to centre of excellence
The 2017 budget committed to a federal strategy on gender-based violence. Continue reading
Does Calgary need #SafeStampede initiative for a harassment-free week?
A new social media campaign has been born out of #SafeRedMile for the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth: #SafeStampede. Continue reading
#SafeRedMile security cost estimated at $850K during Flames playoffs
Calgary police said there were nine arrests over the 11 games of the recent Flames playoff streak, and some investigations involving the possibility of criminal charges are ongoing. Continue reading