Women in Glasgow forced to lie about who they are in the dark

They're joining lecturers and campaigners tonight to march through the city to raise awareness of sexual assaults and gender-based violence.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 28th Nov 2024

Women in Glasgow are telling us they feel forced to lie about who they are and where they're from when walking the streets alone in the dark.

They're joining lecturers and campaigners in Kelvingrove Park tonight to march through the city to raise awareness of sexual assaults and gender-based violence.

"I've had to give them a fake name or pretend I am a lesbian"

Jamie Campbell from Strathclyde University is taking part in the walk.

She told Greatest Hits Radio: "There have been times when I've been waiting at a bus stop to get back home and a strange man has approached me.

"It is often older men, who I don't know, telling me all these really creepy things and harassing me.

"I've had to give them a fake name or pretend I am a lesbian just to get them off the scent and I shouldn't have to do that."

The Fight for the Night walk, organised by Strathclyde Students' Union, will make its way across town to the Buchanan Steps where a short rally will take place.

Jamie added: "My sister has just started university, she's 18 and part of me is absolutely petrified something is going to happen to her because I know it could."

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