Christchurch Girls High School sexual harassment survey: More than 20 students say they have been raped Mon, 28 Jun 2021, 12:45PM
More than a quarter of Christchurch Girls High School students say they ve been sexually harassed more than ten times. Photo / Supplied
Christchurch Girls High School sexual harassment survey: More than 20 students say they have been raped Mon, 28 Jun 2021, 12:45PM
More than a quarter of Christchurch Girls High School students say they ve been sexually harassed more than 10 times - and more than 20 students say they have been raped.
The school commissioned the survey after concerns were raised around the rise in harassment towards students.
Head girl Amiria Tikao believed the survey would “spark change”, and said she was proud of students for speaking out. “They have every right to use their voice and I encourage them to. We are starting to control this issue in talking about it. Yes, we’re upset, but we’re hopeful.” Pupils began raising concerns in March, with chalk graffiti messages at Christchurch Boys’ High School supporting women and LGBTQIA+ rights, followed by a protest involving more than 100 girls’ high students the same week.
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Christchurch Girls High students attempted to lead a sexual harassment protest against a neighbouring boys school earlier this year, but were turned back. (Video first published May 2021).
Monday, 28 June 2021, 3:58 pm
A survey of Christchurch Girls High School has revealed
widespread sexual harassment, with more than 400 students
revealing they ve been sexually assaulted and more than 20
saying they ve been raped.
“As a country we need to
support our young men to understand what Healthy Masculinity
looks like,” says White Ribbon Manager Rob McCann, “and
have a working comprehension of what Respectful
Relationships involve, which includes understanding
consent.”
“It is these concepts that can help
provide a protection against the type of attitudes and
behaviour, which enable young men to think it is ok to
harass and harm women.
“While there has been
Press Release – White Ribbon
A survey of Christchurch Girls’ High School has revealed widespread sexual harassment, with more than 400 students revealing they’ve been sexually assaulted and more than 20 saying they’ve been raped.
“As a country we need to support our young men to understand what Healthy Masculinity looks like,” says White Ribbon Manager Rob McCann, “and have a working comprehension of what Respectful Relationships involve, which includes understanding consent.”
“It is these concepts that can help provide a protection against the type of attitudes and behaviour, which enable young men to think it is ok to harass and harm women.
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