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This Girl Can Launches Curfew Lift for Safer Exercise

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 4:12 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign launched the Let’s Lift the Curfew movement to improve women’s outdoor safety.
58% of women in the South West say they feel unsafe exercising alone after dark.
Almost two-thirds of women rank personal safety above weather, time or motivation as an exercise barrier.
About 60% of men believe they have a role in helping women feel safer outdoors.

History

Historical Context

In 1975 the United Nations declared International Women’s Year and hosted the first World Conference on Women in Mexico City, drawing over a thousand delegates and launching the UN Decade for Women (1975-1985). Building on that global push, Sport England’s “Let’s Lift the Curfew” scheme cites the legacy to improve street lighting and reduce perceived safety risks for women.

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Story summary

Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign launched the Let’s Lift the Curfew movement to improve women’s outdoor safety.
58% of women in the South West say they feel unsafe exercising alone after dark.
Almost two-thirds of women rank personal safety above weather, time or motivation as an exercise barrier.
About 60% of men believe they have a role in helping women feel safer outdoors.

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