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#UnMuteConsent Seeks To End Sexual Violence & Harassment In Colleges.

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20% of women at 3rd level think verbally asking for sexual consent is awkward

A new Unmute Consent campaign aims to to end sexual violence and harassment in colleges.

As students return to campus, it's encouraging conversation on consent and wants to ensure victims feel safe to come forward.

A 2020 survey found 20 per cent of women who go to college think verbally asking for sexual consent is awkward, compared to 34 per cent of men.

Professor Louise Crowley from the School of Law at UCC says harassment is very common at university


Professor Crowley has this advice for students

 

The National Womens Council says the survey results show just how prevalent sexual harassment is in Ireland.

Director Orla O’Connor says women's freedom is limited after they've been attacked

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