Thousands of women are sharing their stories online in the wake of Sarah Everand's death .
Many are recounting times they've felt intimidated walking at night alone or faced gendered violence.
Sarah Everard’s story is so upsetting. Women have had to cross roads, fake phone calls, run, smile carry a weapon for protection just to avoid being targeted. This isn’t right
— OLONI BABY (@Oloni) March 11, 2021
The remains of 33 year old Sarah were discovered yesterday in woodland in Kent in England following a week long search.
She went missing while walking home from a friend's house in London.
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A serving police officer is still being questioned on suspicion of murder and kidnap.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he's "shocked and deeply saddened" by the latest developments.
Back at home, Women's Aid says policies aimed at tackling gender-based violence should be reviewed.
"Every day and every night women walk afraid and nervous. Asking what women can to be safe ignores the cause – the perpetrator. Male violence against women is the problem.” Sarah Benson, CEO of @Womens_aid speaking with @cooper_m and @sineadocarroll now. #SarahEverard
— Women's Aid Ireland (@Womens_Aid) March 11, 2021
CEO of the organisation Sarah Benson says women are not to blame.
"We need to work harder to make sure that were not suggesting that women adjust their behaviours."
"Women are not afraid of the dark, women are afraid of violent male perpetrators in the dark - and that's what we need to target our efforts at."
Figures from Women's Aid shows 236 women have died violently in Ireland between 1996 and November of last year.
Half of the victims were under 35 - the same age group as Sarah.
The Citizens' Assembly is due to meet this weekend, where gender-based violence will be among the items on the agenda.
