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Consent Belongs Here is Nipissing University’s campaign to end sexual violence through education, prevention and outreach. The hashtag #nuconsentculture is included as a symbol to start a campus-wide conversation around preventing sexual violence. Throughout the year, Consent Belongs Here will be organizing events and initiatives on campus focused on sexual violence prevention and education.

Nipissing University is dedicated to providing an experience in which our students can thrive academically, socially and culturally in order to reach their full potential. To that end, the university strives to create an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, where students, staff, faculty and community members are safe and feel secure.

16 Days of Activism is an international campaign to challenge gender-based violence. The campaign begins on November 25 with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and concludes on December 10, International Human Rights Day. 16 Days includes the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 6.

Survivors have the right to choose whether or not to file a complaint with Nipissing University, police, or civil proceedings. Supports will always be available and accessible regardless of a survivors choice to file a formal complaint.