A new poll reveals that almost two thirds of women in the UK are worried about the risk of sexual harassment or intimidation when exercising outside in the darker evenings. The findings were highlighted during a campaign in central London, where female runners gathered to draw attention to the challenges they face in maintaining outdoor physical activity during the winter months.
Almost two thirds of women surveyed are concerned about the risk of sexual harassment or intimidation when being active as the nights draw in, campaigners said
The Censuswide polling of 1,000 women across the UK last month for the This Girl Can campaign found that almost half said they do not like to get active outdoors after dark and 46% change their outdoor exercise routine or habits as a direct result of the darker months. Kate Dale, director of marketing at Sport England and This Girl Can, said: “As daylight hours diminish, many women are opting to stay indoors due to safety concerns, resulting in decreased physical activity levels. The impact of this on women’s overall health and well-being is of massive concern and requires both attention and intervention.
“Helping women feel safe when getting active is not a singular responsibility; we need everyone to engage with the issue.”
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