In light of recent allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, women across the country have organized a walkout in order to show solidarity with those whose lives have been affected by sexual assault, including those who have been ignored, not believed or who felt discouraged from reporting the crimes.The national walkout took place to show support for survivors of sexual violence. Those walking also showed solidarity for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Deborah Ramirez who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh."The national walkout took place to show support for survivors of sexual violence. Those walking also showed solidarity for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Deborah Ramirez who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh. Those who participated in the walkout were encouraged to wear black and post photos to social media with the hashtag #BelieveSurvivors.The walkout took place Monday, Sept. 24, at 1 pm Eastern time with its flagship event in Washington, D.C. People gathered at the Hart Senate Office Building before walking to the steps of the Supreme Court.A number of organizations, including Planned Parenthood Action Fund, National Women’s Law Center, National Domestic Workers Alliance and the Women's March, along with advocates and survivors, participated in the walkout and called for senators to vote against Kavanaugh joining the Supreme Court.In a press release, Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement, said, "So often, survivors struggle to disclose their assault or abuse and when they do, the response is similar to what we’re seeing now. It’s been almost 30 years since Anita Hill’s testimony and we want to ensure that the Senate Judiciary Committee does the right thing this time."