PLU Center for Gender Equity

Today we are highlighting sexual assault and violence with transgender and non-binary youth.

Today we are sharing the experiences of QTPOC individuals and sexual assault and some of the barriers that prevent them from accessing resources.

This week for Sexual Assault Awareness Month we will be exploring how the identities of individuals impacts their experiences of Sexual Assault. Today we are sharing an overview of the topic. On Wednesday we will be focusing on sharing the experiences of QTPOC individuals and sexual assault. Then on Friday we are highlighting sexual assault and violence with transgender and non-binary youth. Check out our Sexual Assault Awareness Month Webpage for more info: bit.ly/32rfow0

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Week 2 Recap (Part 2):
Last week on our other platforms we covered Stigma and Healing. Check out these images for survivor insights on healing and additional info on our SAAM webpage: https://bit.ly/32rfow0

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Week 2 Recap:
Last week on our other platforms we covered Stigma and Healing. Check out these images of SA myths and facts related to stigma and additional info on our SAAM webpage: https://bit.ly/32rfow0

We are excited to announce our 2021 Take Back the Night event. Traditionally this event is an opportunity to rally together in community and march around campus. Unfortunately we cannot do that this year, but we are still aiming to create valuable space in virtual community to focus on how we empower ourselves. Please join us on 4/29 at 5pm for Take Back the Night 2021: EMPOWERMENT! RSVP here: https://forms.gle/hwoddPf9qqwKKT5KA

And as a substitute for dressing up in person, we would love for you to send us a photo of yourself in an outfit that makes you feel empowered. Please let us know in your message if you are okay with us sharing the photo during the event.

For Week One of Sexual Assault Awareness Month we’ll be posting some general info about SA and SAAM history to reflect on the past 20 years of SAAM. We’ll also share some great campaigns to follow for .
And tomorrow is Teal Day, so wear your teal to show support for sexual assault awareness!

Join us on March 8th from 5:30-6:30pm for our virtual celebration of those who uplift and embody our core values of Sustainability, Community, Advocacy, and Engaged Inquiry. On our website, sign up to watch by March 8th and nominate someone to celebrate by March 5th.
https://www.plu.edu/gender-equity/center-for-gender-equity-celebration-cheers-to-31-years/

Happy Black History Month!

I hope J-Term is treating you well. I am writing to announce that our biweekly meetings will resume Monday, February 22nd 6-7:30pm. For the first meeting of spring we want to connect current students, alumni, leaders who began the sista circle legacy and new mentors who have recently joined the PLU community.
Register HERE: https://forms.gle/pnWmMbx5dv2vNLRe7

*Sista Circle strives to be a safe space for womxn, nonbinary, femme, and trans people of color by providing opportunities to discuss self-love, colorism, growth, and the challenges and joys of being us.