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Bystander Intervention Lost in Translation – (mis)Steps Towards Safer AZCs

Blog, harassment, Research / By Martina Kalcic

Harassment, discrimination, intimidation and (sexual) violence are only some of the issues a person living in a Dutch Asylum Seekers Center (AZC) is subjected to while waiting for their legal status to be approved or denied. A great deal of everyday interactions are very complex and influenced by multiple factors and therefore there is no …

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The right to feel safe in urban space

Blog, harassment, Research / By Ariana Rose

Everyone has the right to feel safe in public space. When people are afraid to be themselves or feel unsafe because of unwanted attention or discriminating behaviour from others, their freedom of movement and bodily integrity are violated. Universal access to safe and inclusive public spaces is a key target of the Sustainable Development Goals. …

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A change is needed: refugees speak up about safety in Dutch Asylum Centers (AZCs)

Blog, harassment, Research / By Sandra Ramzy

Discrimination, harassment and gender-based violence are persistent issues lurking in the shadows of the Dutch asylum system. In response to these issues, and their underrepresentation in policies and research, Fairspace, with funding from Share-Net International, initiated the Let’s Talk Safety project to work towards integrating the perspectives of asylum seekers and refugees into the policies …

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International Street Harassment Survey

Leave a Comment / Blog, Research / By Fairspace

Hollaback! and Cornell University began a large-scale research survey on street harassment in 2014. The research will be released in two parts: Part I reviews data from the United States and Part II of the survey, a cross-cultural analysis of street harassment from 42 cities around the globe, will release in May. Part I, US-Specific Data, …

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Amsterdam: Haven of Sex, Drugs and Rrr…Catcalls?

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When people think about Amsterdam, what usually comes to mind is a fantastical world of marijuana, Red Light Districts and lots of gorgeous canals running through the city. The Netherlands is not really an obvious place to look at street harassment. Ranked fourth in Europe by the European Institute for Gender Equality, and ranked 14th …

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Check out the new bloggers for SSH!

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Are you interested in broadcasting your experiences, views or research on street harassment? Check out Stop Street Harassment’s new cohort of bloggers, including Hollaback! Amsterdam’s Eve Aronson, and consider applying to be one yourself! For more information, contact Stop Street Harassment’s founder, Holly Kearl.

New Research on Street Harassment in NL!!

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As part of their academic work, Hollaback!’s Eve Aronson and Eline Waerp did extensive research on who is affected by street harassment in the Netherlands, how they are affected, why it matters and what can be done to fight it. Check out their amazing work below! Eve and Eline can be reached at: amsterdam@ihollaback.org. Aronson, …

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New Street Harassment Survey in Amsterdam!

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In January and February 2015, Eve conducted a survey of street harassment in Amsterdam as part of her research. Click the link below the picture for the complete results of the survey and let us know your comments! 2015 Amsterdam Street Harassment Survey

Hollaback! International Street Harassment Survey with Cornell University

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