Hollaback UK
By Laura Woodhouse | 21 October 2009, 09:41
We’re still getting regular comments on the street harassment post I wrote last year, so I was delighted to hear that a Hollaback UK site has just been started by Laura C:
Inspired by HollaBack NYC, and a recent disturbing incident on the London Underground, HollaBackUK has been launched as a place for UK women to Holla Back at street harassers.No matter where you are, who you are, or what you are wearing, you have the right to feel safe. Holla back at street harassers, let them know that we won’t stand for it!
You can email or text photos and stories to hollabackuk01[at]gmail.com.
Image by arimoore.
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saranga said:
Excellent! I shall be submitting stories. I think the site scould also link to the f word's street harassment thread. raising awareness and all that.
Posted on 21 October 2009 at 3:23 PM
Lizzy-Lou said:
Just clicked through to Hollaback UK and saw a link to this very uplifting story.
Good work Lloyd!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/8300451.stm
Posted on 21 October 2009 at 8:08 PM
HollabackUK said:
Hi Saranga,
Thanks for your suggestion. I've added the post to the resources section.
Please send post your stories at hollabackuk01@gmail.com. You can remain anonymous if you wish.
HollabackUK
Posted on 22 October 2009 at 2:53 PM
Charlotte said:
YAY Hollaback! I've been waiting for someone to start a Hollaback UK for YEARS!
Posted on 25 October 2009 at 12:06 PM