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Standing up to everyday sexism
She was sick and tired of rude comments on the bus and inappropriate groping in crowds, so one young Londoner has been sending a clear message to other women: You don’t have to tolerate sexism.
Listen to the report by Joanna Impey in London:
Standing up to everyday sexism
Laura Bates even took on Facebook – with success (Photo: J. Impey)
Laura has used Twitter to encourage women to share their experiences (Photo: J. Impey)
Taking the underground can be an uncomfortable experience (Photo: J. Impey)
Laura (second from left) has gotten support from British MP Caroline Lucas (second from right) (Photo: J. Impey)
More about the Everyday Sexism Project on their Website.
Follow the Everyday Sexism Project on Twitter.
At home on the streets of Birmingham
Birmingham’s youth got a bad wrap after the 2011 riots. Rochelle Roberts is determined to win back her generation’s reputation. She mentors her peers who are trapped in drug-dealing and violence – but want to change.
Listen to the report by Ashley Byrne in Birmingham:
At home on the streets of Birmingham
Rochelle is a mentor – and musician
Check out Rochelle’s music on Soundcloud and YouTube.
Comments deactivated Young German voice for Syria
When Philip von der Wippel, a 16-year-old German exchange student in the UK, met Ibrahim, a fellow high-school student originally from Syria, neither ever guessed their friendship would lead them to Nr 10 Downing Street, the iconic office of Britain’s Prime Minister. Now, the campaign they started – to raise awareness about the atrocities taking place in Syria as the country slips slides towards civil war – is going global, thanks in part to the support of Prime Minister Cameron.
Listen to the report by Anja Küppers-McKinnon in London:
Philipp and friends in front of Nr 10 Downing Street
Philipp with British MP David Morris
Here is the Facebook page for Philip’s organization, Together We Can for Syria.
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