A group that goes by the name “Tomorrow” organized a bicycle demonstration in Egypt’s Suez on Friday evening where tens of girls biked on the Corniche in defiance of sexual harassment. 

A number of men also joined the demonstration in solidarity with the female participants to stress that society must let women go about their daily lives without fear. 

“The idea is to revolt against this model imposed on Egyptian women by society since the 70’s where everything outside of it is considered a crime that we have to pay for," said Coordinator Marwa Radwan. 

She pointed out that sexual harassment and verbal and psychological attacks are the society’s way of punishing women and teaching them to take caution with every move they make. 

Radwan added that they decided to organize the demonstration after similar attempts in Cairo, Alexandria and Port Said were successful. 

The campaign is meant to force passersby to accept women as they go on about their business without fear of attacks or harassment and also to help women regain their confidence. 

Radwan added that the campaign wishes to encourage women to exercise as well.