Witnessing street harassment and not safely intervening, sends the message to those experiencing it that it’s okay and society normalises it.
Ongoing acceptance of street harassment contributes to a toxic culture. If you see someone experience street harassment, ask them if they are okay. This lets them know you stand by them, and that street harassment is never okay. We can all do this small yet powerful act.
By asking ‘Are you okay?’ we are no longer bystanders, we become active bystanders safely intervening on behalf of someone.
