IT'S
NOT
OK

Everyone should feel safe after dark in our city.

Life in Bristol goes on beyond daylight hours, with many of us working, socialising and enjoying the city at night. And yet we know that being out at night can induce anxiety for many women, with most women surveyed having experienced some level of harassment.

This needs to change. But it requires all of us to come together to improve the safety of women, and everyone, at night.This charter is our call to action for all organisations, large or small, to join us in tackling gender inequality and make Bristol a fair and inclusive city, where everyone is welcome.

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97% of women in Bristol have experienced sexual harassment.

When we interviewed Bristol’s men, almost half couldn’t articulate what sexual harassment is.

So if you're thinking...

It's OK

It’s just a bit of banter

You saw what she was wearing

It’s just a bit of flirting

She’s playing hard to get

Let's be clear.

Any of these behaviours could be sexual harassment.

If it’s Unwanted

IT'S NOT
OK.

What is Bristol doing?

We’re training night time economy businesses: We’re aiming to train 1000 people in nightlife to identify and put a stop to all kinds of harassment of women.

We’re inviting you to call it out: We all have a part to play in protecting women in our city. Be an active bystander and if it’s unwanted, tell them it’s not OK.

We’re asking men to consider ‘Am I being a Creep?’ - a poster campaign throughout our night time venues will invite you to look at your behaviour and question.
Is it unwanted? Is it OK?

Shine a light parade

Join us at the Bristol Nights’ Shine A Light Parade on 24th of March from 6:30pm, when Bristol will come together to send a zero tolerance message around the harassment of women.

The parade is a showcase of unity and celebration, and will be led by incredible representatives from our night-time economy brandishing torches and wearing rainbow lights.

Our final stop will be Lloyd’s Amphitheatre, where you can expect to see performances, poems and stories from speakers and artists; each with a powerful message to send to the city.

Spread the word

Get involved by posting our social graphics on your channels. Download the social assets.

Ask your favourite night time businesses to support the campaign by signing up to the Women’s Safety Charter

Support businesses who actively support the Women’s Safety Charter

IT'S NOTOK

Everyone should feel safe after dark in our city.

IT'S
NOT
OK