University of Western Ontario students call for change following allegations of sexual violence on campus

Students walk across campus at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ont. Western students are planning a walkout this Friday at noon to protest against what they describe as a harmful campus culture.Students at the University of Western Ontario are calling for systemic change to address the threat of sexual violence on campus after allegations that young women were drugged and sexually assaulted in residence last week.

“I think that there is a culture at Western that we’ve seen over the course of the last several years that needs to be interrupted,” Ms. Kotadia said. “We need to be thinking about how to address gender-based sexual violence as a system.”Reports on social media over the weekend said young women in Medway-Sydenham Hall, a Western campus residence, were drugged and in some cases sexually assaulted after gatherings last Friday.

Students are planning a walkout this Friday at noon to protest against what they describe as a harmful campus culture. Organizers have asked Western students to gather on campus to demonstrate and agitate for change, particularly more education and resources to help students navigate their first weeks at university, when the risk of sexual violence is high.

Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities Jill Dunlop said the government is looking at regulatory changes that would strengthen sexual violence policies at colleges and universities “to better protect and support survivors.”

Always thought this was one of the best universities where pursuit of knowledge was greater than pursuit of common gratification. A consequence of the liberal progressive mindset?

Keep Roxam Road wide open for another 6 years. The problem will fix itself like the 'balanced budget'.

I didn't realize until today the actual extent of the numbers of sexual violence on this campus. How is it that this, in 2021, can exist? Accolades to the students for their advocacy but the UWO needs changes at the top - obviously.

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