Sexual Harassment on the Rise in Libya
11/15/2013
Women in Libya say harassment has increased since the ouster of Moammar Gadhafi in 2011.
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is.
I’m Caty Weaver.
Thanks for joining us.
Today on the program, we talk about the sexual threats and mistreatment that many women must deal with in Libya. The problem has reportedly worsened since the ousting of the country’s leader Moammar Gadhafi two years ago.
“The Gadhafi time there was a lot of sexual harassment and the generations have now grown up with that.”
Then, we tell you about some men in Malawi who are trying to put an end to violence against women in their country.
Sexual Harassment Increasing in Libya
Sexual mistreatment of women is increasing in Libya. Women say that problem -- combined with general lawlessness in the country -- is making their lives more difficult and dangerous.
Christopher Cruise reports.
It was bad under former leader Moammar Gadhafi, with men feeling free to touch, threaten and demand sex from women. It was a common experience for women in public places like shops, universities and offices.
Now, women and activists report it has gotten worse.
One of them is Anne, a British immigrant who has lived in Libya since 1965.
“It is worse now. When I first came over there was actually very little harassment of women. In general, the youngsters, they were very respectful, they were friendly.”
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