Our vision is a society where women, girls and people of marginalised genders can participate in sport free from public sexual harassment, intimidation or limiting gender stereotypes. From working out in gyms, to running on the streets, playing in clubs or attending matches or sports events, be it grassroots or elite, we all deserve to feel safe.
The sports industry must be equipped to challenge harassment, oppression and prejudice. Everyone in the sports industry needs to step up to be better bystanders, to support those who experience it and to never become perpetrators of this everyday violence. Right now, this goal couldn’t be further from the truth and that’s where our Sports campaign comes in.
What's the problem?
A 2024 OSN survey found that a staggering 70% of people had experienced PSH in a sports or exercise context.
The most commonly reported experiences were persistent staring, comments of a sexual or inappropriate nature, being followed or lingering too close and suspected filming or taking of photographs. Only 10.8% felt ‘very safe’ from harassment or intimidation when exercising.
What do we offer?
We are now working in sports clubs across the UK! Let's work together...
If you want CPD accredited training for your staff, coaches, and players we can offer you sessions covering...
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What PSH looks like in a sporting context
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Why this happens
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Responding to disclosures
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Best practice reporting and policy procedures
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How to respond to incidents of PSH
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How to engage young men and boys
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What effective allyship looks like
If you're looking to get in touch about keynote speakers, consultants, media requests...
Get in touch with us for above queries and all things PSH and gender inequality in sports at advocacy@ourstreetsnow.org
Supporting Organisations
Resources
We offer the following free resources for use around your club/gyms/grounds:
Illustrations by Dani Rota @damppstudio