we actually did it because the council just confirmed they are backing the march after all. honestly cant get over how much noise we made to get them to listen. we have the green light so look out for the route details coming soon.
January 28, 2011
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, support the holding of a Reclaim the Night March in Exeter.
Reclaim the Night Marches are a long-standing tradition, and aim to protest violence against women. Women often feel unsafe walking alone at night – this is unacceptable. A Reclaim the Night March raises awareness of this issue and provides an opportunity for women to take to the streets without fear. It also allows men to show their support.
As well as providing a safe space to protest violence against women, Reclaim the Night marches have recently begun protesting the National Rape conviction rate. In Exeter, on top of this, there is a need for a Rape Crisis Centre. The march would also be to raise awareness of the absence of this necessity.
Exeter Police Force have refused to support this event, in effect silencing us. A statement from the police claimed that this event “would not be treated as a parade of National Significance”, and therefore would not be supported. Besides this claim being ludicrous, as women’s safety is always of national significance, without this support the march becomes financially impossible.
We, the undersigned, request that you address this issue as a matter of utmost importance, as trust in the local police force is threatened when statements like these are made, and events like these are silenced.
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Reached 250 supporters
November 27, 2010
October 20, 2010
im still reading every story you guys are sending over and its honestly heart wrenching to see how many of us feel unsafe just walking home at night. ive been reaching out to local council members to see who will actually listen so i will keep you posted on what they say.
Reached 100 supporters
October 20, 2010
October 19, 2010
we are almost at the one hundred mark and i need everyone to help push us over the edge today. if you can grab just one extra person to sign it will make a huge difference when i hand this over.
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so tired of hearing people tell us to just be careful. why dont we teach people not to harass others instead???
Been followed home twice this year already. It is absolutely terrifying and I am done being quiet about it.
Total disgrace that we even have to ask for this in this day and age. Safety should be a basic thing for everyone.
About time. Every woman in my family has a story about being harassed at night. We need to do better.
YES. The streets belong to everyone!
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we actually did it because the council just confirmed they are backing the march after all. honestly cant get over how much noise we made to get them to listen. we have the green light so look out for the route details coming soon.
January 28, 2011
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, support the holding of a Reclaim the Night March in Exeter.
Reclaim the Night Marches are a long-standing tradition, and aim to protest violence against women. Women often feel unsafe walking alone at night – this is unacceptable. A Reclaim the Night March raises awareness of this issue and provides an opportunity for women to take to the streets without fear. It also allows men to show their support.
As well as providing a safe space to protest violence against women, Reclaim the Night marches have recently begun protesting the National Rape conviction rate. In Exeter, on top of this, there is a need for a Rape Crisis Centre. The march would also be to raise awareness of the absence of this necessity.
Exeter Police Force have refused to support this event, in effect silencing us. A statement from the police claimed that this event “would not be treated as a parade of National Significance”, and therefore would not be supported. Besides this claim being ludicrous, as women’s safety is always of national significance, without this support the march becomes financially impossible.
We, the undersigned, request that you address this issue as a matter of utmost importance, as trust in the local police force is threatened when statements like these are made, and events like these are silenced.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 27, 2010
October 20, 2010
im still reading every story you guys are sending over and its honestly heart wrenching to see how many of us feel unsafe just walking home at night. ive been reaching out to local council members to see who will actually listen so i will keep you posted on what they say.
Reached 100 supporters
October 20, 2010
October 19, 2010
we are almost at the one hundred mark and i need everyone to help push us over the edge today. if you can grab just one extra person to sign it will make a huge difference when i hand this over.
6 Comments
I am so sick of feeling like I have to rush home before it gets dark. Girls deserve to walk down the street without looking over their shoulder constantly.
so tired of hearing people tell us to just be careful. why dont we teach people not to harass others instead???
Been followed home twice this year already. It is absolutely terrifying and I am done being quiet about it.
Total disgrace that we even have to ask for this in this day and age. Safety should be a basic thing for everyone.
About time. Every woman in my family has a story about being harassed at night. We need to do better.
YES. The streets belong to everyone!
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I am so sick of feeling like I have to rush home before it gets dark. Girls deserve to walk down the street without looking over their shoulder constantly.