The fact is that sexual harassment is part and parcel of daily life, particularly in public places, Jewkes believes. In 2017, the world has made one thing clear: Sexual harassment is everywhere. She highlighted the stigma and shame associated with speaking out about experiences with sexual harassment or assault. "There's entitlement and a feeling of 'we've always done this' and that sexual harassment is not wrong." In London in 2012, more than 40% of women had experienced sexual harassment in the street during the previous year.

Source: CNN November 25, 2017 05:15 UTC