Street Harassment Awareness

EVE TEASING

THE EVERYDAY BATTLE

It starts with a stare. A comment passed in a crowd. A touch on a bus. "Eve Teasing" is a euphemism for a daily reality of harassment that restricts half the population from moving freely.

It is not harmless fun. It is sexual aggression. By normalizing it, we create a culture where public spaces belong to men, and women are merely trespassers.

RECLAIM THE STREETS →KNOW THE LAW

Part 2: The Reality

The Silent Epidemic

Analysis of Public Safety & NCRB Data

79%

Prevalence

Women faced it in Public

Top

Location

Public Transport (Bus/Metro)

Reporting Rate

Most cases go unreported

18-25

Primary Targets

College Students

Not "Teasing" - It is Crime

The term "Eve Teasing" minimizes the act. It sounds playful. In reality, it includes Stalking, Groping, Catcalling, and Flashers. It forces women to change their routes, dress conservatively, and avoid going out after dark.

The Psychology of the Harasser

Mob Mentality: Harassers often act in groups, feeling emboldened by the support of friends.
Power Play: It is rarely about attraction. It is about asserting dominance over public space.
Anonymity: They rely on the fact that they can disappear into the crowd before anyone reacts.

THREAT LEVEL: HIGH

Consequences on Freedom

School DropoutsRising

Parents pull girls out of school to "protect" them.

Workforce ParticipationDeclining

Women refuse night shifts or distant jobs.

Mental AnxietyConstant

Hyper-vigilance in public spaces.

"Freedom of movement is a constitutional right (Article 19), yet half the country feels unsafe walking alone."

Part 3: The Law

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023

New stringent laws replacing the IPC to tackle street harassment.

Section 74

Outraging Modesty

"Assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty." Includes pushing, pulling, or inappropriate touching in public.

1 to 5 Years Jail

Section 78

Stalking

"Following a woman, contacting her despite clear refusal, or monitoring her internet/email usage." Online stalking is included.

3 Years + Fine

Specific Provisions

Section 75 (Sexual Harassment)

Making sexually coloured remarks, demanding sexual favors, or showing pornography against will. (Replacing IPC 354A).

Section 77 (Voyeurism)

Watching or capturing images of a woman engaging in a private act. Sharing such images doubles the punishment.

Section 79 (Insult to Modesty)

Uttering any word, making any sound or gesture, or exhibiting any object intending to insult the modesty of a woman (e.g., catcalling).

Part 4: The Barriers

Why Does It Persist?

Bystander Effect

People watch but don't act. They fear getting involved in police cases or being attacked by the harassers themselves.

Victim Blaming

"Why was she out so late?" "What was she wearing?" Society questions the victim's choices instead of the criminal's actions.

Trivialization

Police often refuse to file FIRs for "minor" incidents like staring or comments, asking victims to "ignore it."

Lack of Surveillance

Dark spots, unlit streets, and buses without CCTV cameras provide safe havens for harassers to operate.

Crowded Transport

Overcrowding makes groping easy to disguise as accidental contact, making it hard for victims to prove intent.

YOUR ROLE

If you see something, say something. A single voice of support can scare away a harasser.

Part 5: The Response

BRAC SAFE CITY PROTOCOL

Making public spaces safe for everyone, everywhere.

1. Decoy Operations

Catching them in the act.

• SHE Teams: Deployment of plain-clothes female officers.

• Hotspots: Patrolling bus stops and college gates.

• On-Spot Action: Immediate detention of harassers.

2. Technology Integration

Eyes everywhere.

• SOS Apps: Panic buttons linked to nearest police van.

• CCTV Network: Installing cameras in dark alleys.

• Facial Rec: Identifying repeat offenders.

3. Self-Defense Training

Empowerment through strength.

• Workshops: Free martial arts classes for girls in schools.

• Confidence: Teaching situational awareness.

• Tools: Distributing pepper sprays and whistles.

4. Education & Sensitivity

Changing the mindset.

• Boys' Clubs: Teaching respect and consent to young boys.

• Driver Training: Sensitizing bus/auto drivers to intervene.

5. Legal Support

Ensuring consequences.

• Zero FIR: Ensuring police register cases anywhere.

• Fast Track: Pushing for quicker trials in harassment cases.

Part 6: The Transformation

Safe streets lead to empowered women. When fear is removed, potential is unleashed.

Mobility

Women can travel freely for education and work, boosting the economy.

Confidence

Reclaiming public parks and streets without looking over the shoulder.

Equality

Public spaces become truly shared spaces, not male-dominated zones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I report someone for just staring?

Yes. Under Section 74 (Outraging Modesty) and Section 75 (Sexual Harassment) of BNS, persistent staring or leering that makes a woman uncomfortable is a crime.

What if the police refuse to file an FIR?

You can demand a "Zero FIR" which must be registered at any police station regardless of jurisdiction. Refusal to file is punishable for the officer.

Is filming a woman in public a crime?

Yes. Under Section 77 (Voyeurism), capturing images of a woman engaging in a private act (or where she expects privacy) without consent is illegal.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes. BRAC is registered under Section 80G. You will receive a tax exemption certificate via email within 7 days.

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