Vigil

KRISTIN DE DECKER Gender-based violence (GBV) has dominated most topics of conversation around campus recently, spurred on by vigils, social media and protest action. Safety was also intertwined in this discussion, as alleged rapes on UP campuses sparked further anxiety and fear, contributing to the eventual cancellation of classes. Although classes have resumed, concerns about safety, specifically on campus, still permeate student conversations.   Who was first? Violence perpetrated against women in its various forms is not a new concept. The sheer number of recent incidents of gender-based violence have simply increased public awareness. This was reiterated by SRC President David Kabwa when he toldRead More →