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"Go for a walk at night." Women share what they would do in a world without men for 24 hours.

According to the World Health Organisation, it is estimated that more than one in three women worldwide have experienced physical violence (sexual or non-sexual in nature) at the hands of a man.

So really, it's no surprise that we, as women, navigate our lives with an element of unease. Whether it be walking a longer route home at night to avoid quiet backstreets or dressing to avoid harassment.

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So when a question asked back in 2018 by feminist next door, Em Razz, resurfaced on TikTok and Twitter this week — "What would you do in a world without men for 24 hours?" — it's little wonder that... Women. Had. Feelings.

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We've compiled responses from all over the internet that articulate the fears women face every single day.

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"Go on walks at night."

"Dance around town at 3am without fearing for my life."

"I would blast music through both of my airpods, wear a tube top and mini skirt, and go for a walk late at night."

Many women would act and dress however they wanted: 

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Others wrote:

"Wear an actual bathing suit and go to the beach."

"Be confident on social media."

"Wear whatever I want and feel safe doing it."

"A massive picnic with my girls late at night and sleep under the stars."

"Live how I want to live."

"Feel safe."

What would you do in a world without men for 24 hours? Let us know in the comments below.

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