Sexual Violence Awareness Month

Join us this May as we stand together for Sexual Violence Awareness Month at the University of Waterloo. Throughout the month, we're bringing together a lineup of powerful voices with 4 dynamic speakers featuring four separate engaging virtual talks every Thursday starting May 9 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and informative promotional booths every Wednesday beginning May 8.

What is SVAM?

Sexual violence (including but not limited to assault, stalking, harassment, and abuse) is one of the most underreported crimes in Canada according to StatsCan. SVAM was created by grass-roots sexual assault support centres to shed light on this serious subject. Sexual violence benefits from stigma and living in the shadows; it is our goal to talk about this uncomfortable subject in order to put Survivors first.

Every May the University of Waterloo hosts a series of events that lets students, staff, and faculty know that support is available through our Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office (SVPRO) and that we embrace a culture of consent here at UWaterloo. Let's spark important conversations, raise awareness, and foster a community of support. Together, we can create a campus culture of respect, safety, empowerment, and consent. Don't miss out on this vital initiative – mark your calendars and be a part of the movement for change.