20% of women at 3rd level think verbally asking for sexual consent is awkward
A new Unmute Consent campaign aims to to end sexual violence and harassment in colleges.
As students return to campus, it's encouraging conversation on consent and wants to ensure victims feel safe to come forward.
Consent is about respect, simple as.
— Dublin City University (@DCU) September 20, 2021
DCU, @IUAofficial @hea_irl @THEA_Irl & @TheUSI have come together in the #UnmuteConsent campaign, to raise awareness about consent and reverse the trend of sexual harassment & violence on & off our campuses.
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A 2020 survey found 20 per cent of women who go to college think verbally asking for sexual consent is awkward, compared to 34 per cent of men.
Professor Louise Crowley from the School of Law at UCC says harassment is very common at university
Professor Crowley has this advice for students
Universities and institutes of technology are today launching ‘#UnmuteConsent’ a campaign to drive awareness and help normalise conversations about consent. https://t.co/91iDhbLdQ4
— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) September 20, 2021
The National Womens Council says the survey results show just how prevalent sexual harassment is in Ireland.
Director Orla O’Connor says women's freedom is limited after they've been attacked
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