AUC SpeakUp Dialog Series
As the leading University in Egypt, AUC is keen to play a role in raising awareness about sexual harassment as an important social issue and support national and global efforts, in particular as they relate to college campuses. As part of its AUC SpeakUp initiative, the University is proud to partner with other institutions and prominent influencers to create dialog series designed to raise awareness and advance this critical conversation. AUC will continue to reinforce its legacy of equity, anti-harassment, and non-discrimination policy and having a safe campus environment.
Upcoming Series
Portrayals of Gender in Media and Film
Could the media and film portrayals of gender be harming women in our society? Join us as we investigate whether the attempts to reflect real life in the media may be contributing to sexual harassment conduct.
How Do We Make Public Spaces Safe for Women?
To this day, women in public spaces are a target for harassment. Tune in as we explore what measures need to be taken to make women feel safe in public.
Are We Safe in Cyberspace?
The internet has become an important lifeline in today’s world. But, can anyone really guarantee their privacy or safety on the web? Our guests explore the increasing online harassment trend facing internet users.
Combating Harassment on University Campuses
How effective are the current approaches to preventing and responding to sexual assault on university campuses? Find out what our guest speakers believe could be the most effective methods to combat sexual harassment on campus.
Safe, Inclusive and Diverse Workplaces
Are work environments in our country as safe and inclusive as they could be? Join us for a discussion on how to develop a culture of inclusiveness and diversity in the workplace.
Legal Framework and Violence Against Women
It is a shame that acts of violence against women continue to thwart their freedom and advancement. Hear from the experts as they share their views on developing effective legal reform to prevent violence against women.
Advisory Board Members
Rabab El Mahdi ’96, ’98
SpeakUp in Motion
SpeakUp Dialog Series: "How can we combat harassment and why should we care?" highlights video
A highlights video of the SpeakUp Dialog Series event: "How can we combat harassment and why should we care?" held on the 19th of Nov. 2020. As the leading University in Egypt, AUC is keen to play a role in raising awareness about sexual harassment as an important social issue and support national and global efforts, in particular as they relate to college campuses. As part of its AUCSpeakUp initiative, the University is proud to partner with other institutions and prominent influencers to create dialog series designed to raise awareness and advance this critical conversation. AUC will continue to reinforce its legacy of equity, anti-harassment, and non-discrimination policy and having a safe campus environment.
