THINK DEBATE : Sexual assault: friend or foe, no means no

SPEAKERS

1.TOM STRANGER 23 years ago, at the age of 18, Tom raped his girlfriend, Thordis Elva, after a party they had both attended. Tom will share his story to put a spotlight on male responsibility. More widely, his experience will allow us to reflect on harmful gender stereotypes and how these can contribute to sexual assault. In 2016 Tom contributed to a TED talk with Thordis, and they published a book about their experience titled South of Forgiveness. Watch their TED talk here: http://bit.ly/TomStrangerTEDTALK

2. CIARA LALLY Director of Revolt Sexual Assault, a new national campaign working to expose the real nature and extent of sexual assault and harassment experienced by students at UK universities.

3. BRYONY RICKARD International Relations final year student and president of the University of Essex Feminist Society.

4. TARAN BARAGWANATH University of Essex Students' Union - Colchester Vice President Welfare and Community will be on stage during the event to take part in the q&a.

SUPPORT There will be a support room available during and after the event, managed by the University’s wellbeing team.

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