Eid Without Harassment - Media Statement
Submitted on Tue, 08/20/2013 - 11:59
Eid Without Harassment - Media Statement
By Imprint Movement
'Imprint Movement and Anti-Sexual Harassment movement launched a campaign called "Eid without Harassment" which took place on Talaat harb square and street on the 9th and 10th of August from 4pm until 10pm.
We divided ourselves between 3 teams; patrolling, awareness and operations. We spoke and interacted with bystanders on the importance of rejecting this crime and rejecting violence.
Achievements:
- The prevention of 65 individual (verbal and physical) sexual harassmant incidents
- 5 mass harassment incidents.
- 2 reports filed in Tahrir police station.
- 70 people volunteered
We continue to work relentlessly on finding a grass root solution for this crime through the effective participation of the entire society.
Help us build a better community.
Imprint Team'
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