Over 1.5 million young women in the UK are encountering harassment, yet the government remains inactive.
The issue of public sexual harassment in the UK has become a pressing concern, with a significant number of individuals, particularly young women and girls, facing unwanted physical attention from strangers more than once a month on average.
This alarming statistic has led to calls for action from various quarters, including charities such as Our Streets Now and Plan International UK. They are urging the Government to pair enforcement with preventative education to tackle the cultural attitudes that fuel harassment.
The organisations are demanding the adoption and rapid implementation of statutory guidelines for the Protection from Sex-Based Harassment in Public Act as part of the #CrimeNotCompliment campaign. Until the law is enforced, an estimated 1.5 million young women will continue to experience harassment and be ignored.
The charity website Everyone's Invited has listed as many as 1,664 British primary schools where sexual abuse or harassment has taken place. This underscores the urgent need for action.
One such victim is Georgia Theodoulou, a teacher who was sexually harassed by her male students. One student labelled their school book with the name 'Andrew Tate' and wrote the message "make me a fucking sandwich" on it.
The situation is even more dire for disabled and LGBTQ people, who face harassment at rates two to six times higher than others.
Kathleen Spencer Chapman, Director of Influencing & External Affairs at Plan International UK, emphasised the need for the Government to implement this Act, ensure police and courts can address harassment effectively, and tackle misogyny early in schools.
Individuals can take action by writing to their MP demanding immediate commencement of the Act, finding their MP, speaking out and sharing their story, challenging harmful behaviour, supporting their peers, and donating to Our Streets Now.
It's clear that the burden of public sexual harassment falls unfairly on young women and girls. It's time for a change, and everyone has a role to play in making our streets safer for all.
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