Sarah Jassim
ON THE RECORD · 7 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“It's a way to document evidence in case a woman decides to sue her harasser, or at least it is a means to shame him.”
Sarah Jassim · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13
Jassim tells the BBC that documenting harassment on video can serve as evidence or a means to shame perpetrators.
“If all of us are going to get scared, no-one will change anything,”
Sarah Jassim · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13
Sarah Jassim says she refuses to give up despite the threats and dangers of her activism.
“Your camera is your weapon,”
Sarah Jassim · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13
Jassim tells the BBC that documenting harassment on video can serve as evidence or a means to shame perpetrators.
“I have received death threats, and I have also been threatened with acid attacks,”
Sarah Jassim · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13
Jassim says she has received death threats and been threatened with acid attacks for posting videos exposing harassment.
“Recognising the problem is the best way to address it,”
Sarah Jassim · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13
Jassim argues for stricter laws criminalising harassment and gender-based violence in Iraq.
“I have been accused of inciting public indecency, because I encourage women to speak in a society that expects us to be silent.”
Sarah Jassim · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13
Jassim says she has been accused of inciting public indecency for encouraging women to speak out.
“We need protection, abusers have to be deterred.”
Sarah Jassim · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13
Jassim argues for stricter laws criminalising harassment and gender-based violence in Iraq.