UNAIR NEWS 51动漫 has taken sexual assault issues seriously by forming the Center for Gender and Inclusion Studies (PSGIS). Prof Dr. Emy Susanti MA, Head of UNAIR PSGIS, introduced the facility to the new students on Thursday, August 18, 2022, during the inauguration of undergraduate and vocational students.
Prof Emy stated that PSGIS stands to protect students from any violence in university.
淧articularly, gender-based violence, she said.
PSGIS is responsible for ensuring that all students are treated equally and fairly, without discrimination. 淓ither man and woman, disabled person or nondisabled, minority or majority, all belongs to UNAIR. Students should not be worried as UNAIR will guide you properly, said the Association of Indonesian Women/Gender and Children Study Centers (ASGWI) Chairman.
PSGIS oversees gender issues in multiple ways, such as lectures, training, community service, research, and public services. 淲e provide lectures and training for students guide to preventing harassment, discriminatory and biased actions, said the Gender study expert.
PSGIS opens volunteer opportunities for new students to participate in PSGIS activities involving students from all faculties.
淪o students can interact and spread the awareness and knowledge we shared to prevent activities far from the academic culture, she said.
Prof Emy stated that sexual assaults still commonly occur. Catcalling is one of the few examples.
淰iolence rooted in unawareness and lack of education. Which one is allowed, which one is not. You can learn that here, Prof Emy added.
For students who encounter violence, PSGIS provides a crisis center for their safe space. However, she said that the safe space is not limited to violence cases. It facilitates students to learn more about gender issues as well.
淕et in touch with us anytime to learn more about gender issues, not only when you encounter violence, Prof Emy ended.
Author: Ghulam Phasa Pambayung Editor: Khefti Al Mawalia
