Three-quarters of ladies keep away from summer season actions overs worry of sexual harassment

Girls cease exercising outdoors, shun music festivals and think about what they put on in order that they don’t entice undesirable consideration.

Plan International UK’s survey of 603 females aged 16 to 25 discovered over three-quarters (77 per cent) have been “actively avoiding” doing issues throughout the hotter months, akin to going to the seaside or utilizing public transport.

The charity’s Kathleen Spencer Chapman mentioned: “Public sexual harassment is an everyday reality for girls and young women in the UK, and our devastating survey results show just how much it restricts their freedom in the summer months, with many
missing out on activities they should be enjoying to avoid it.

“We are looking forward to seeing the Protection from Sex-based Harassment Bill enter its final stages in a symbolic moment for girls’ rights.

“We hope it prompts much-needed widespread cultural change so that society no longer sees these behaviours as acceptable.”

The charity and campaigners at Our Streets Now have been urging the Government to make public sexual harassment against the law, with over 65,000 supporters behind them.

The Daily Express has backed their campaign via the Keep Women Safe On Our Streets marketing campaign.

The Bill is about to go its ultimate phases in Parliament this autumn.

Gemma Tutton, co-founder of Our Streets Now, mentioned: “Women, girls and people of marginalised genders shouldn’t have to change where we go or what we do to avoid unwelcome and unwanted attention.

“We shouldn’t have to cover up in the summer heat to try in vain to deter sexual advances or intimidating behaviour as we try to go about our daily lives. Yet this survey shows just how many of us will restrict our actions and freedoms for fear of public sexual harassment.

“Summer – a time for hanging out with friends, exercising in the park, going to festivals and enjoying the sunshine – is clearly a very different experience for women and girls across the UK.”