Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

7 ways to #CreateASce­ne by Not On My Bus Campaign

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Be Seen - Make your presence known and move closer to the victim and harasser Distract - Distract the harasser

Engage - “Leave her alone!” “We will report you.”

Note details - Bus number, route, time, what the perpetrato­r looked like

Speak up - “What you are doing is punishable by law.”

(Section 345 of the Penal Code - causing sexual annoyance or harassment by word or action is liable to a minimum 5 years of imprisonme­nt and/or fine and/or order to pay compensati­on to the victim.)

Support - Offer assistance to the victim. Respect the victim’s right to privacy.

Report - call 0112444444, 119 or Women’s Helpline 1938

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