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Knowledge and Empowerment Now! Resource Program

STREET HARASSMENT

THE TAX WE PAY TO EXIST IN PUBLIC SPACES

ABOUT

Published: 18 January 2025

This toolkit is your powerhouse for tackling street harassment head-on. It gives individuals and communities the knowledge, strategies, and support to understand, confront, and dismantle harassment in public spaces.

Inside, you'll find clear insights into recognizing the various forms of street harassment, key sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Penal Code that could offer legal recourse and step-by-step guidance on how to report and seek support. You'll gain powerful bystander intervention techniques, safety strategies for individuals, and actionable ways to create safer, more inclusive spaces in your community.

But this toolkit doesn’t stop at addressing the issue—it equips you to advocate for lasting change. From coping strategies to challenging cultural norms, it’s a call to action for promoting safety, justice, and respect for all. Together, we can shift the narrative and make public spaces safer for everyone.

Chief Author and Co-Editor: Aakanksha Manjunathaswamy

Co-Author: Parthvi Patel

Co-Editor: Harshavardhana Manjunathaswamy

Visual Illustrator: Anuja Kulkarni

ABOUT THE Knowledge and empowerment Now! resource program:

The Knowledge and Empowerment Now! resource program aims to combat misinformation, disinformation, and information accessibility challenges by advocating for truth, transparency, and open access.

This annual initiative is dedicated to crafting and delivering vital community resources and toolkits tailored to address the prevalent and urgent requirements of the time.