Social Safety

What is in a word?

Words. We use them to communicate, express and relate to each other. It might seem self- evident, but how often do we take a moment to assess the words we use, their origin and meaning? Not the meaning found in the dictionary, but their histories of use and the worldviews they represent.

Lina De Los Rios Torres • 10-02-2021

Orange The World Campaign - How can we, as a University Community, Help to Prevent Violence against Women?

Nowadays violence against women is still common all over the world. In the spirit of the Orange The World campaign, we encourage Leiden University students to increase discussion about the subject and we present ways through which gendered violence can be prevented in the university community.

Semra Milanović + 1 other • 23-11-2020

Call Me By My Name

We don’t often question given names or pronouns. Yet for transgender people, this can cause major distress. Through the viewpoint of Sam, this is a glimpse into what misgendering or misnaming them can do to a non-binary transgender person.

Sam • 16-11-2020

Covid-19 as an Amplifier of Sexual Violence: What can we do?

University students are particularly vulnerable to multiple forms of sexual violence. Currently, the issues surrounding sexual violence are amplified by the social distancing measures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Thus, it is now time to start conversations, reduce stigma, and support survivors.

Klara Wieczorke + 1 other • 06-07-2020

Blogs

What is in a word?

Orange The World Campaign - How can we, as a University Community, Help to Prevent Violence against Women?

Call Me By My Name

Covid-19 as an Amplifier of Sexual Violence: What can we do?