About Us
Safe Circle is a University Student-founded Initiative striving to create a safe Sexual Environment at Universities and Vocational Institutions. The Team has dedicated itself to making a difference by conducting sensitisation and awareness programs to students .
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to create a culture of respect and empowerment to end sexual harassment.
We are dedicated and passionate about our mission and committed to making a difference. Through our work, we aim to educate individuals and communities about sexual harassment, provide referrals to reliable resources and support to those who are survivors and others who have experienced sexual harassment as we advocate for systemic change at all levels and foster a sexually free environment.
Mission
- To end sexual harassment by raising awareness about pervasiveness and harm of sexual harassment, provide support and resources for survivors and advocate for systematic change at all levels.
- To have a world free from all forms of sexual harassment and where everyone can live, work and learn free from the fear and impact of sexual harassment.
Vision
Services
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Education
We aim to develop and implement educational programs and information both online and offline to raise awareness about sexual harassment and its impact, including workshops, training programs, and public awareness campaigns in the long run.
Support services
We aim to provide referral to appropriate support services for survivors of sexual harassment, including counseling, legal assistance, and create safe support circles for survivors.
Partnerships
We aim at Fostering partnerships and collaboration with other organizations and stakeholders working towards ending sexual harassment, including academia, civil society, government, and the private sector and NGOs
harassment
Types of harassment
Online
This category can include any unwanted sexual behavior that takes place online, such as sending explicit messages or images, making unwanted advances on social media, or sharing someone's intimate photos or videos without their consent.
Verbal
This category can include comments, jokes, or suggestions of a sexual nature that are unwanted and make the target feel uncomfortable, intimidated, or offended. Verbal harassment can also include sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or threats based on sexual orientation or gender.
Non-verbal
This category can include any unwanted behavior that communicates a sexual message without the use of words. This can include gestures, facial expressions, or physical behavior that is meant to be sexually suggestive or intimidating. For example, staring at someone in a sexually suggestive way, making inappropriate gestures or facial expressions, or exposing oneself in public.
Psychological
This category can include any unwanted behavior that causes psychological harm or distress to the target. This can include things like gaslighting, stalking, or spreading rumors about someone's sexual behavior. Psychological harassment can also involve threats, intimidation, or coercion meant to control or manipulate the target.
Visual
This category can include any unwanted behavior that involves the use of visual material that is sexually explicit or suggestive. This can include things like displaying pornographic material in public, sending sexually explicit images or videos to someone without their consent, or making inappropriate sexual comments about someone's physical appearance.
Physical
This category can include any unwanted physical contact, such as touching, groping, or kissing, as well as non-contact physical behavior like blocking someone's path, making lewd gestures, or displaying sexual materials in the workplace.
Support services
Forms of support
Support groups
These are a form of peer support that can be especially helpful for victims of sexual harassment. These groups can provide a safe space for victims to share their experiences, connect with others who have had similar experiences, and receive emotional support. Support groups are led by mental health professionals, community organizations, or even other victims of sexual harassment.
Legal assistance
Legal assistance is an important resource for victims of sexual harassment who want to pursue legal action against their harasser. This will involve connecting victims with lawyers who specialize in sexual harassment cases, providing legal advice and representation, and helping victims navigate the legal system. Legal assistance will also involve advocacy efforts to change laws and policies to better protect victims of sexual harassment.
Therapy
Therapy or counseling is a powerful tool for overcoming the trauma of sexual harassment. A trained mental health professional can help victims process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and work through any lingering emotional or psychological effects of the harassment. Therapy or counseling takes many forms, including individual therapy, group therapy, or online therapy.
Team
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Achen Clavyn
Team Leader
Merrylyn Ninsiima
Publicity
Dalton Kisuule
Legal Advisor
Lisa Kaitesi
Product ManagerContact
Contact Us
Location:
Makerere University, Uganda
Email:
sacirclee@gmail.com
Call:
+256 770 968 693