Published: 26 Jul 2023

On Tuesday, 18 July 2023, the Adam Kurniawan Library held an offline seminar on the topic of Guarding Each Other from Sexual Harassment, Bullying, and Cyber Hoaxes on Campus. In this event, which was held at the BI Corner, the Adam Kurniawan Library in collaboration with the Komunitas Saling Jaga Indonesia (Indonesian Mutual Care Community), a community which was founded by Presuniv lecturers Zenny Rezania Dewantary and Anasthasia Citra.

Neilany Edwina Head of Library Adam Kurniawan revealed, "Until now, there have been acts of bullying and cyber hoaxes, including sexual harassment. To prevent this from happening on campus and off campus, students need to take care of one another." In addition, students also need to understand what actions can be considered bullying, cyber hoaxes, and sexual harassment.

In her material, Gia Raharja, who is also the founder of the Komunitas Saling Jaga Indonesian, explained about 15 forms of action that could be considered sexual harassment. "Starting from rape, sexual intimidation, harassment, forced marriage, to sexual control based on discrimination, whether based on religion or morals," said Gia. She also explained various forms of gender-based violence that were carried out online. Gia raised the issue of consent or permission. "It's not consent if you make me afraid to say no," said Gia. (JB Susetiyo, report by Neilany Edwina. Photo: Neilany Edwina).