A cry for safer streets

Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old woman, disappeared as she walked home in South London on March 3rd.

On March 12th, human remains were found on the search for Ms. Everard, and it was reported to be her.

Later, a serving Police Officer was arrested, questioned on suspicion of murder and kidnap of Ms. Everard. A woman was also arrested on suspicion of assisting the officer.

This incident let many women recall their fear. Women are sharing their experiences, frustration, and anger online and offline regarding their experiences of walking alone at night.

They describe how unsafe they feel in their daily lives: from being advised to get home early before it gets dark, clutch their keys between their knuckles, inform about their whereabouts to a loved one, and have defense mechanisms ready all time to avoid a tragic end.

Women are also sharing the precautions they take while working, walking, and commuting. The precautions vary from wearing bright colors to pretending to talk on the phone when feeling threatened by any men.

Some women are finding ways of 'protecting' themselves by not drinking or wearing headphones at night. Some also choose flat shoes if they have to run from a dangerous situation.

According to UN Women United Kingdom data released on Wednesday, more than 70% of women and girls in the United Kingdom have encountered sexual abuse in public spaces.

The blame for what happened to Sarah Everard should belong to the perpetrator or perpetrators of her fate and no one else.


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