SlutWalk 2019 (Organization of Women Leaders Event)

Join us for a day full of smashing rape culture, ending victim blaming, and supporting survivors at this event hosted by Central Michigan University’s Organization of Women Leaders.

R.I.S.E. advocates will provide support during the march/rally from 1-3 PM and the agency will be at the debrief from 3-4:30 PM with additional resources.

This event originates from a 2011 police address at a York University safety forum at Osgoode Hall Law School regarding rape on college campuses. The officer said, when talking about how women can avoid rape, that women should avoid dressing like “sluts”. After hearing this narrative, along with many others that blame survivors, students on campuses across the United States and Canada have organized SlutWalk events.

SlutWalk at CMU is an opportunity for students, staff, and community members to stand up against victim blaming, street harassment, and rape culture. The event also aims to provide a space for survivors to be empowered and a platform to share their experiences if they feel comfortable doing so.

OWLs welcomes everyone who wants to take a stand against sexual violence and rape culture and support survivors to attend SlutWalk at CMU! For accommodations, please email owlsatcmu@gmail.com