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1 in 10 Women Spat On While Running: Shocking Report

5/29/2025

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A shocking investigation by Metro uncovers that one in ten women have faced the humiliation of being spat on while running, exposing a troubling rise in street harassment. This alarming reality has forced many women to alter their exercise routines. The campaign "This Is Not Right" seeks to combat violence against women, calling for urgent societal awareness and action against these misogynistic behaviors.

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Story summary

A shocking investigation by Metro uncovers that one in ten women have faced the humiliation of being spat on while running, exposing a troubling rise in street harassment. This alarming reality has forced many women to alter their exercise routines. The campaign "This Is Not Right" seeks to combat violence against women, calling for urgent societal awareness and action against these misogynistic behaviors.