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On Thursday 25 November, we mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Women's rights activists have observed 25 November as a day against gender-based violence since 1981. This date was selected to honour the Mirabal sisters, three political activists from the Dominican Republic who were brutally murdered in 1960 by order of the country’s ruler, Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961).
In 2000, the UN General Assembly officially designated 25 November as the International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
In August this year we launched our ‘Report and Support’ tool which offers staff and students an opportunity to report an incident of sexual misconduct, domestic violence or hate crime and receive the support that they need. The tool enables us to promote and advise students of the proactive support and education around this area that we will continue to grow in partnership with students. The University has recruited a Sexual & Domestic Violence Response Advisor who will manage our response to students who make reports.
We will support any student who has experienced sexual assault or unwanted sexual attention. You can find information about this support on our website, including how to access help in an emergency, sources of on-campus and off-campus support, your options for deciding what to do following an assault, and links to ongoing support services.
Our teams have an open door to providing support. You can seek confidential advice and guidance from our professional advisors at the Student Life Centre on any issue. Student Life Centre offer telephone, email, zoom and in-person support advice and guidance.