In the era of Tinder, “Ask for Angela” could become your new safe word

PICTURE THIS: you are in a bar and feel unsafe because, say, your Tinder date is behaving awkwardly or someone is molesting you, placing their hand where you don’t want them to. So you go to the bartenders and “ask for Angela”. They quickly understand you need discreet assistance, alerting the rest of the staff and helping you defuse the situation. They might even make sure you get on a taxi and arrive safely back home. Wouldn’t that be nice and easy to prevent potential sexual assaults?

The campaign is equality promoted with posters in male and female toilets. It also includes a phone number for anyone that needs to talk about sexual abuse cases. It is included in the global movement of #NoMore (#NiUnaMenos) to end gender violence and sexual assault.

What I like about the idea is that it places a larger yet simple role in the community for promoting safety. All you have to do is ask for Angela or be Angela one time.

Source: matadornetwork.com