Itās National Stalking Awareness Weekā¦..
So here we are throwing it back to our post about Online Stalking, to remind everyone that stalking can happen in places some people donāt always think about.
If you or someone you know is being subjected to stalking please reach out for support. Below are a few organisations that can help:
@suzylamplughtrust@thecyberhelpline
We know the manosphere has a wide reach and is poisoning boys and menās minds all over the world BUT we know that those that align with and follow it, are the minority.
So letās instead shout about all the men that are out there modelling true masculinity and standing beside women and girls and supporting them and their rights šā¤ļøš
Happy International Womenās Day
Supporting each other is at the heart of everything we do at Safer Spaces. Women have always looked out for each other, itās one of the most powerful forces in the world!
Itās International Womenās Day and we want to celebrate all the women supporting women out there!
A friend who will tell you when your outfit is banging, and in good time if itās not.
The woman who can spot a red flag before youāve even finished your sentence.
Strangers who let you know youāve tucked your skirt into your pants in the supermarket (real life example from one of our Safer Spaces teamā¦ points to anyone who guesses who correctly!)
These moments might sound small and insignificant, but theyāre not. People looking out for each other is how safer, respectful cultures are built and we are so here for that.
This International Womenās Day we are celebrating the women who support, uplift and look out for each other every day. We see you and we love it!
ā¤ļøRight ladies - tag a woman who has supported you, so we can show them some love!!! š§”
The best way to keep the energy up at trade shows: eating sour sweets š« š« š« š«
@marksandspencerfood the girls were not fans of Percy Pigsā Fizzy Pigtails š¬ā¦.I love them though.
š Yet again, another report about women in sport receiving comments about their appearance - not their skill, dedication or achievements.
This isnāt harmless. Itās not isolated.
From the Whyte Review exposing body shaming in gymnastics, to Norwayās beach volleyball team facing fines for not wearing bikinis and polls showing around 50% of women in sports have been subjected to sexist abuse, this is so much more than ābanterā. Itās not even relevant commentary.
Itās part of a wider culture that objectifies women and girls in public spaces. It reinforces gender inequality, undermines achievements and ultimately creates a barrier to women and girls participating in sports in the first place.
In the sporting arena, and everywhere, letās focus on what bodies can do, instead of this, frankly ridiculous, expectation for bodies to conform to what someone else thinks they should look like.
