Every year, Soroptimists join the UN’s global 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls, held from 25 November to 10 December.
This year members of S I Bingley decided to organise a Reclaim the Night Walk
Why Aren’t we safe ??
Violence against women and girls affects one in three women. It is a global human rights emergency that must stop.
We walk to demand an end to sexual assault, rape, and all forms of men’s violence and harassment against women and girls. We march to demand an end to the victim-blaming of women who experience sexual assault, rape, violence and harassment. We march to reclaim our streets and take back our spaces and to say that we have a right to access them without any fear. A mass of women pounding the streets together sends a message to our leaders that citizens, residents and voters care about women’s safety.
Walking in solidarity and safety with your noisy sisters is good for your spirits. Regain your energy by sticking it to the patriarchy!
Members of Soroptimist International of Bingley, family, friends and allies walked to demand an end to the victim-blaming of women who experience sexual assault, rape, violence and harassment.
Women wish to reclaim our streets and take back our spaces and to say that we have a right to access them without any fear.
Sadly, many women and girls report that they do not feel safe especially during the dark nights.
We were supported by members from other clubs, Cllr Susan Fricker and the CEO Chris Green, CEO of MACS ( Male Allies against Sexism). As well a friends and family.