The culture of silence that exists in many parts of the world when it comes to disclosing sexual harassment has, distressingly, created a safe haven for perpetrators who were able to avoid punishment. Victims are often left to experience feelings of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorders alone, with little awareness on the seriousness of the crimes they had to endure. Recently, the #MeToo movement, which began following the exposure of the widespread sexual-abuse allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein in 2017, gained huge momentum across America and the world, leading to many women and men globally to come forward with their own stories of harassment. According to researchers who presented their findings at the American Public Health Association, women who reported their experiences were found to be feeling confident, healthy, and more lively since the start of the #MeToo movement. One of the authors also commented on the significance of the movement, noting that it presents an opportunity for the public health community to “consider sexual harassment a health issue with implications for disease prevention and health promotion”. Encouraging people to speak up and report the crime of sexual harassment…
In Tunisia, ‘#EnaZeda’ Is Encouraging Women to Speak Up About Sexual Harassment
November 22, 2019
