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- Listen to and Believe Survivors - coming forward as a survivor of sexual harassment/assault takes a great deal of courage. Do not blame or doubt the survivors, believe and listen to them.
- Do not make assumptions- sexual harassment and assault can be done by anyone and can effect anyone. It does not matter what the gender identity, sexuality or race you are; everyone can be affected by gender-based violence. Sexual harrassment and sexual assault affects everyone.
- Self-Reflect: Think about your own behaviour. Think about if you may have participated in or condoned a culture that facilitates such behaviour. Think about how you may have negatively affected other people and learn from and correct your mistakes in the future.
- Ask how you can help - ask people around you, who have been affected by harassment or assault how you can help. Start a dialogue and listen to others. Try to see how you can better understand and support those around you.
- Don't judge- do not judge how the survivor may be reacting to the situation. You may think you know how you would react in that situation, but you don't until you are in it. So, reserve your judgement.
- Be an Ally - Do not immediately jump to action and try to confront the perpetrator. Ask what would be the best way to support and help. This doesn't mean don't take action, it just means to take a second, think and ask. Consult and respect the survivor's wishes.
- Question and Scrutinize your workplace/university/school culture - ask your workplace, university or school to address gender-based violence. They should be regularly engaging employees and students in awareness training and educational activities. You should also make sure that they have a proper report system for harassment or assault.
- Ask your workplace or school to change - ask them to review their policies towards gender based violence and harassment.
- Advocate for Equity and Promote Respect - check to see if your workplace or university has diverse leadership. Are men getting paid more than women? Are people of all sexual orientation and gender identities welcomed? Making change can start with you, calling this out.
- Remember that Gender-based violence is a human rights violation- this is not just a woman or a man's issue. This is a matter of human rights.
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