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28 July 2022: Queer Violence, Queer Silence — a panel on LGBTQ persons’ experiences of sexual assault
June 13th, 2022 | Events, Gender-based Violence, LGBTQ, News
Sexual violence against LGBTQ persons has long been overlooked. This panel explores how to break the silence.
While the MeToo movement has empowered more survivors of sexual violence to speak out, an important segment of society has been left out of those conversations: the LGBTQ population. This despite research showing that LGBTQ people are as vulnerable to violence, if not more. Why have their experiences of sexual violence been pushed to the sidelines?
One major reason is obvious: The retention of Section 377A creates an environment of fear that discourages LGBTQ to seek help after sexual violence, or risk prosecution. Meanwhile, insufficiently comprehensive sexuality education and the absence of well-rounded representation in mainstream media further compound the problem.
Sexual violence is difficult enough for anyone to face, but LGBTQ persons have their own unique stigmas and challenges in the journey to justice and recovery. How do we bring their voices from the margins to the centre of our fight against sexual violence? Where can LGBTQ survivors go for support?
Join speakers from AWARE and Sayoni and a survivor of sexual violence on Thursday, 28 July 2022, for a panel discussion on sexual assault in the LGBTQ community.
Entry to this event is contribute-what-you-can. While you are welcome to give any amount you wish, we suggest $5 per person. No tax deduction will be provided. Note that Eventbrite requires a minimum contribution of $1. If you require a waiver of this minimum contribution, please email gec@aware.org.sg.
Date: 28 July 2022 [Postponed from 28 June 2022]
Time: 8 – 9.30pm