LOS ANGELES - The #MeToo movement's founder said Saturday the time has come for sexual abuse victims to organize to provide resources for all who experienced similar trauma. Tarana Burke, who founded the #MeToo movement, is calling for more concrete actionThe global anti-sexual harassment, assault and abuse campaign has felled high-profile men across many industries, from Hollywood stars to top media personalities and politicians. Speaking to AFP, Burke acknowledged she was initially surprised by the breadth of the #MeToo movement as it gathered steam late last year. "Whether it's work on sexual assaults on college campuses or awareness of child abuse, work on sexual harassment, we need to elevate this conversation to action," she said. Ted Bunch, founder of the group A Call to Men, stressed the importance of men being involved in anti-sexism efforts.

Source: Bangkok Post May 06, 2018 00:45 UTC