The mayor of Strasbourg at the head of a march against street harassment

Jeanne Barseghian participated in the march -

"My body, my choices, shut up", "Don't touch my skirt", "Don't whistle at me, I'm not a bitch" or "My name is not a dirty whore" ... Here are some slogans seen or heard , Saturday in the streets of Strasbourg.

At the call of two citizens, nearly 200 demonstrators and dozens of men, including 3 in kilt, marched through the historic center of the Alsatian capital.

Among those present was the mayor of the city, Jeanne Barseghian.

"Stop street harassment," proclaimed a banner carried by the elected environmentalist, who did not speak, and six other women.

"It is about putting an end to the scourge of street harassment and proclaiming the right to liberty and security of all people regardless of their gender, appearance, sexual orientation, religion or belief, their origin. , etc.

», Declared the town hall in a press release.

“The street is everywhere!

In Strasbourg as elsewhere, women must be able to dress as they wish and feel safe, ”Jeanne Barseghian added.

In mid-September, one case among many had a big impact when a student complained about being beaten and insulted by three men for wearing a skirt.

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