Sexism and misogyny in sports remain prevalent, with women still facing barriers in access, coaching, and even spectating. From gym harassment to discrimination on the field, Our Streets Now’s campaign strives to make sports a safe space for all, emphasizing that women’s sports are here to stay.

"Selfie dysmorphia" describes the trend where people pursue surgery to mirror their filtered online images. Driven by social media, this phenomenon blurs reality and digital ideals, impacting mental health as younger generations chase unattainable beauty standards. Experts urge a balanced approach, prioritizing mental well-being alongside aesthetics.

A recent report on peer-to-peer sexual harassment in Welsh schools revealed that only a few schools actively address these issues, while many feel overwhelmed or lack awareness. At Our Streets Now, we are committed to guiding schools through best practices to create safer environments for students, addressing normalized harassment and empowering staff to be proactive allies.

Our Schools Now introduces a new series exploring tough questions encountered in anti-harassment sessions. With queries ranging from teachers’ responsibilities to perceptions of harassment, each post will address these challenges, reflecting on cultural impacts and the shared duty to foster safe environments for students.

GB Paralympic Champion Charlotte Henshaw MBE joins Our Streets Now as the first ambassador of their new sports campaign. Driven to make sports safer and more inclusive, Charlotte is passionate about ensuring women can exercise free from harassment or intimidation.

Public spaces often overlook women’s needs, from inadequate lighting to poorly planned transportation. This article explores how design choices make spaces less accessible and safe, particularly affecting women from lower-income backgrounds. Our Streets Now calls for intersectional, inclusive planning for truly public spaces.

The Olympics women’s boxing “controversy” downplays women’s strength - and the impact of domestic violence

The manufactured “controversy” around the Olympic women’s boxing dominated news cycles for days on end, and is still, despite repeated debunking, rumbling on. Boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting, who have both competed in women’s boxing for years without issue, had their gender questioned following their controversial disqualification from an earlier boxing event by the discredited IBA.