SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Welcome to the Office for Institutional Equity and Title IX page for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This month, we join millions of individuals and organizations worldwide to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment, and to promote prevention and education initiatives. SAAM is an opportunity to show support for survivors and create a community where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. On this page, you will find information, resources, and events related to SAAM that can help you become better informed and more active in preventing sexual violence. We encourage you to explore these resources, get involved, and show your commitment to ending sexual violence.
March 22, 2024
AC Dumlao
Transgender non-binary firstgeneration Filipinx-American activist and educator Creator of “Call Me They”
4:00 P.M. | SIMMONS (A) AUDITORIUM, TEPPER BUILDING ON TEPPER QUAD
April 2, 2024
Join the IEX Office kick off table in the CUC for TEAL TUESDAY. Show your support by donning teal attire to show support for survivors of sexual assault and raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Let's spark conversations, promote empathy, and stand in solidarity against sexual violence.
April 3, 2024
Join the IEX Office and the Plaidvocates for an "It's On Us" picnic and lawn games in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month! We'll be gathering together to show our support for survivors and to raise awareness about sexual violence. Come enjoy some delicious food, connect with others in the community, and have fun playing lawn games. Most importantly, we'll be sending a message that sexual violence is not acceptable and that we all have a role to play in ending it. Let's come together this SAAM to support survivors and to work towards a safer, more just world.
The event is scheduled from 12:00 - 3:00PM. Be sure to stop by to see us!
April 5, 2024
Join the IEX Office and CMU PD for our Cover the Cruiser event at Meyrson Courtyard (behind Entropy). Grab a note to leave a message on the PD Cruiser to help end sexual violence. Let's make our voices heard and stand up against sexual violence together. Myerson Court 11am-2pm.
April 9, 2024
PAAR (Pittsburgh Action Against Rape) will be hosting a healthy relationship training session and discussion in conjuction with CMU FEMME. Join us for an insightful discussion on fostering understanding, communication, and equality within partnerships. Let's empower ourselves with knowledge to build stronger, healthier relationships. Connon 5:30pm
April 11, 2024
Join IEX and Awaken PGH at the Wellness Tent during CMU Carnival! From 11 AM to 3 PM on April 11th, let's come together to discuss methods for maintaining healthy habits and coping skills. Whether it's stress management techniques, self-care practices, or strategies for overall well-being, we've got you covered. Let's empower each other to thrive!
April 24, 2024
International Denim Day #DenimDay
Denim Day is an annual event that takes place on the last Wednesday in April to raise awareness about sexual assault and to show support for survivors. The event originated in Italy in 1992 when a court overturned a rape conviction because the victim was wearing tight jeans, which the court deemed as implying consent. In response, women in the Italian Parliament wore jeans to work in solidarity with the victim. Since then, Denim Day has become a global movement, with individuals and organizations wearing denim to raise awareness and support for survivors of sexual assault.
Visit our table in the CUC from 11-2pm.
