USask sexual violence rally draws dozens as students voice desire for safety
Several dozen students, faculty members and administrators gathered Thursday afternoon at the University of Saskatchewan to rally against sexual violence on campus.
The rally, which took place at Nobel Plaza, was organized after a 22-year-old man was charged with the sexual assault of a woman on the University of Saskatchewan campus last week.
Speakers, many of whom shared that they were survivors of sexual assault, spoke of the need for more campus measures to improve the safety of students — particularly female students, students of colour and students with disabilities — and access to supports for survivors to heal and address traumatic events.
“We believe you and we believe survivors,” one speaker said to the crowd.