Staring is Also Harassment: Prague Public Transport Campaign Shows How to Respond

A new campaign running until mid-September aims to educate passengers about harassment on Prague’s public transport.

The campaign, which will be featured in over 150 locations including billboards, public transport stops, and on buses and trams, highlights how to identify and respond to harassment.

According to a survey by the Government Office’s Department for Gender Equality, one in three women and one in ten men have experienced harassment while using public transport.

Despite this, a third of witnesses fail to react when they observe such behavior.

“With this campaign, we are conveying three key messages to passengers. First, we are highlighting various forms of harassment, which can include more than just physical contact or verbal comments. Unwanted staring can also be a form of harassment. Second, we aim to normalize the idea of speaking up when something inappropriate occurs, even if it doesn’t directly involve us. Third, we provide an option for people to share their experiences anonymously on our website,” explains Anna Hrábková from Konsent, the campaign’s creator.

 

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The campaign is a collaborative effort between Konsent, the City Hall of Prague, Prague Integrated Transport, the Transport Company of Prague, and the City of Prague.

Konsent, a non-profit organization, has been working to raise awareness about sexual violence since 2016.

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