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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

Laura Bates even took on Facebook – with success (Photo: J. Impey)

Mobile phone

Laura has used Twitter to encourage women to share their experiences (Photo: J. Impey)

Underground station in the UK

Taking the underground can be an uncomfortable experience (Photo: J. Impey)

Laura Bates with MP Caroline Lucas

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.

Date

Tuesday 25.06.2013 | 13:04

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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 Roberts

Rochelle is a mentor – and musician

Check out Rochelle’s music on Soundcloud and YouTube.

Date

Tuesday 22.01.2013 | 14:10

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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:

Young German voice for Syria

Philipp von der Wippel

Philipp and friends in front of Nr 10 Downing Street

Philipp von der Wippel and MP David Morris

Philipp with British MP David Morris

Here is the Facebook page for Philip’s organization, Together We Can for Syria.

Date

Tuesday 21.08.2012 | 12:15

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