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For many women, being scared of the dark isn’t just in the horror movies – it's their reality. Fearing street harassment and sexual violence at night shouldn’t be a part of anyone’s daily experience, but for many women and girls, it is.
According to our research, more than two-thirds of people in Cambridgeshire currently feel unsafe in public areas after dark. It’s even more frightening for women.
When was the last time you had to share your location with friends? Or worried about catching a taxi solo? Do you ever find yourself looking over your shoulder when you’re walking home alone?
For many women and girls, this is the norm and a part of their usual night-time routine. In fact, many women reported that feeling unsafe in public was simply the sad reality of being a female. We want to change that.
After carrying out research across Cambridgeshire, we found that:
More than 1 in 3 Cambridgeshire residents feel unsafe, in danger or fearful:
More than two-thirds of residents feel unsafe, in danger or fearful:
Many women also feel uneasy in indoor spaces at night, such as bars, pubs, restaurants, and nightclubs. We believe it’s important for men to educate themselves and acknowledge how certain actions and words can make women feel at night.
Learning how to identify harmful behaviour is the first step in helping stop violence towards women and girls.
Small changes to people’s behaviour can have a huge impact when it comes to making women feel safer in public spaces. Check out our top tips!
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It’s important not to ignore the signs of a woman being targeted with harassment or sexual violence. We all have a part to play in making Cambridgeshire safer.
If you suspect a woman is in a potentially threatening or uncomfortable situation when you’re out and about, we have some more advice on how to safely intervene - how you can help - advice