Fighting harassment one community at a time
Dana Williams
Issue date: 4/16/07 Section: Features
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"The action people take could be anything," said Daphne Rene, director of YWAT and co-coordinator of the Day of Action. "You could hold a workshop, participate in a march or just wear orange. We just want people to be able to talk about street violence."
The only difference between last year's Day of Action and this year's is that YWAT hopes more people will get involved.
"It doesn't matter if it's any different as long as people are trying to stop violence. I feel like we should dedicate a day to just that...[even though] we should be working against it every day," said Matanmi.
YWAT is a "social change project" that addresses the issues affecting women under 21 years of age. The group was formed four years ago and is composed of high school and undergraduate college students who grew up in Rogers Park.
"This can have an impact on changing a young woman's perspective of her personal space. It is important to feel empowered in the space you live in and in your own body," said Kaba.
"Street harassment is an issue people can talk about," said Rene. "They shouldn't fear other people will stop or follow them. We're going to keep working [against street harassment] until it eventually stops."
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The only difference between last year's Day of Action and this year's is that YWAT hopes more people will get involved.
"It doesn't matter if it's any different as long as people are trying to stop violence. I feel like we should dedicate a day to just that...[even though] we should be working against it every day," said Matanmi.
YWAT is a "social change project" that addresses the issues affecting women under 21 years of age. The group was formed four years ago and is composed of high school and undergraduate college students who grew up in Rogers Park.
"This can have an impact on changing a young woman's perspective of her personal space. It is important to feel empowered in the space you live in and in your own body," said Kaba.
"Street harassment is an issue people can talk about," said Rene. "They shouldn't fear other people will stop or follow them. We're going to keep working [against street harassment] until it eventually stops."
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Emilya Whitis
posted 4/18/07 @ 6:43 PM EST
This was a great article, being a member of YWAT I just want to remind people to participate in this year's DAY OF ACTION AGAINST STREET HARASSMENT!.. (Continued…)
Renee Braggs
posted 4/20/07 @ 11:28 AM EST
This article is marvelous. With me also being a member of YWAT i just want to remind everyone one that there is no such thing as a small action every action done is considered to be a big one. (Continued…)
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