60% of respondents to a survey said they've been verbally harassed
Nearly 9 in 10 women feel uncomfortable walking alone after dark.
60 per cent of respondents to a survey said they've been verbally harassed, while 13 per cent say they've been attacked at night.
This survey is really welcome. It shows how prevalent sexual harassment is in our society. Unfortunately we are not surprised as the findings are in line with previous surveys. @OrlaNWCI
— Womenscouncilireland (@NWCI) September 20, 2021
More than one in three of the 2,700 women surveyed report having been followed while walking home.
This is one woman's testimony of her experience
In order to 'make our streets safer' the men who feel entitled to harass, threaten and abuse women in public must be identified and sanctioned and the mindset that justifies their behaviour challenged. https://t.co/rlu66Cb9cd via @newstalkfm
— Rape Crisis Network (@RCNIreland) September 20, 2021
Director of the National Women's Council of Ireland, Orla O'Connor, says Ireland needs a conversation on consent
There are calls for more investment in community Gardai to offer a greater presence on the streets.
Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore says there should be more of a Garda presence on the streets
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