Street Harassment: Cindy’s Scary Experience in Harare’s CBD
The crowd tried to tear her clothes and one woman even tried to grab her handbag, which had her phone in it.
Street Harassment: Cindy’s Scary Experience in Harare’s CBD
Yesterday, Cindy had a really scary experience in Harare’s city centre. She was out shopping with her boyfriend when a man started bothering her about her clothes. This led to a group of people, both men and women, following her and shouting insults.
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As the crowd got more aggressive, Cindy was saved by a local businesswoman named Faith. Faith stepped in and took Cindy into her shop on First Street Mall. Unfortunately, during the chaos, Cindy lost her handbag and phone.
Cindy was very grateful to Faith and said, “I want to thank this woman for standing up to the crowd. She pushed them away and gave me a safe place. May God bless her.”
Cindy also shared how the crowd tried to tear her clothes and one woman even tried to grab her handbag, which had her phone in it.
Cindy explained that she had left her boyfriend in another store and didn’t realise she was being attacked.
“These people are attacking me, but they’ve never seen a woman dressed like this before,” she said, promising to share her experience on social media.
With the help of four men, Cindy was able to get to her boyfriend’s car, using his jacket to cover herself as they escaped.
Sadly, Cindy’s experience isn’t unique. Many women in Harare have faced similar harassment. For example, just last month, a young woman was harassed by a group of men at a bus stop for wearing a short skirt. Another woman was followed and insulted by a group of teenagers while walking home from work. These incidents highlight the ongoing issue of street harassment in Harare.
Street Harassment: Cindy’s Scary Experience in Harare’s CBD
Stopping street harassment
Stopping street harassment requires a collective effort from individuals, communities, and authorities. Here are some steps to take:
1. Raise Awareness: Educate people about what street harassment is and why it's harmful. Schools, community groups, and social media can be great platforms for this.
2. Support Victims: Encourage people to support victims of harassment. This can be as simple as standing with them, offering a safe space, or helping them report the incident.
3. Bystander Intervention: Teach people how to safely intervene when they witness harassment. This can include distracting the harasser, directly addressing the situation, or seeking help from others.
4. Report Incidents: Encourage victims and witnesses to report harassment to authorities. This helps create a record of incidents and can lead to more effective policing.
5. Community Programs: Support or create community programs that promote respect and equality. These can include workshops, support groups, and public campaigns.
6. Policy and Legislation: Advocate for stronger laws and policies against street harassment. This includes better enforcement of existing laws and the creation of new ones if necessary.
7. Empowerment and Self-Defense: Offer self-defense classes and empowerment workshops, especially for women and vulnerable groups, to help them feel more confident and prepared.
8. Promote Respectful Behaviour: Encourage respectful behaviour through positive role models and media representation. Highlight stories of people standing up against harassment and promoting kindness.
