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standing AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT and abuse

  • We’ve united with gender equality champions UN Women UK to develop an industry-leading Safe Spaces Now initiative – to improve safety for women, girls, and marginalised genders in music, at festivals and events

  • Our joint Open Letter – condemning the shocking levels of sexual harassment in our industry – calls for collective change, and has so far been signed by Anne-Marie, Mabel, Rudimental, Glastonbury and many more

  • This year, We Hate Pink is proud to take part in the pilot event and being the first association to sign the Safe Spaces Now pledge – committing to making our festival safer and more inclusive for women, girls and marginalised genders

 
 
 

7 in 10 UK women have been sexually harassed

Ahead of festival season and events returning, UN Women UK has demanded the music and live sectors to rise to the call of the #MeToo movement – by committing to tackle harassment and make spaces safe for women, girls and marginalised genders.

Along with artists, festivals and industry leaders, the organisations have co-signed and released an open letter to the industry –acknowledging the pervasive extent of the problem and the need for change. It invites music industry leaders, artists, companies, venues, performers and promoters to come together and commit to meaningful action.

More than 7 in 10 women have been sexually harassed in the UK and over 40% of women aged under 40 at a live music event. Over 60% of workers in the music sector have experienced sexual harassment. 

The vast majority of incidents go unreported, with over 95% of women not reporting sexual harassment. Almost half of UK musicians have faced sexual harassment at work, with workplace culture cited as the greatest barrier to reporting.

This must change, and we have a collective responsibility to take action. This restart needs to be for all of us. Our spaces must provide safety from harassment, violence, and abuse of power. Music should be a place of joy and inclusion for all.

 
 

OPEN LETTER SIGNED BY LEADING FIGURES IN MUSIC

The Open Letter calling for change has already been signed by leading industry figures – such as Glastonbury (Emily Eavis), The Eden Project, DICE, Clara Amfo, Mabel, Anne-Marie, MNEK & Rudimental.

We encourage more music and events industry businesses to join us in recognising their collective responsibility to make their spaces safer – and commit to tackling violence and harassment with meaningful action.

By bringing together women, girls and marginalised genders across the UK, UN Women UK have created 150+ solutions for safe spaces in music events, nightlife and festivals. These include: redesigning spaces; addressing behaviour within them; inclusion within staff teams; and training to recognise potential abuse and respond appropriately.

Let’s make 2021 the year the music and events industries rise up to the call of the #MeToo movement – and commit to change together.

 
 

PLEDGE CALLS FOR COMMITMENTS TO SAFE SPACES

We Hate Pink has been volunteering with Strawberries & Creem and Truck Festival committing to developing and delivering a safety-focussed strategy, in close collaboration with UN Women UK.

Organisations that wish to support the Safe Spaces Now campaign – and commit to creating change in their spaces – can sign this pledge to show their support at: www.unwomenuk.org/safespacesinmusic-orgpledge

We will not wait around while another woman experiences sexual harassment, violence or abuse – as an artist, professional, or fan. Let’s act now to make our music industry and live events safe.