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ATU raises awareness against Gender-Based Violence
Throughout the UN 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) raised awareness of Gender-Based Violence with a series of activities across all nine campuses.
The ATU RESPECT team began the Gender-Based Violence campaign on 25 November, raising an orange flag in solidarity with the “Orange the World” Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Campuses were lit with orange lights, and awareness banners were displayed to highlight ATU’s zero-tolerance stance toward all forms of Gender-Based Violence.
The initiative received widespread support from ATU staff, students, and Students’ Unions, as well as local services including the Gardaí, Rape Crisis Centres, Domestic Violence Services, and the Soroptimists, who joined in the flag-raising ceremony.
Caitríona Gleeson, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Manager at ATU, remarked, “It is heartening to see across all ATU campuses the extensive visible support and engagement from Staff and Students for ending gender-based violence. With the CSO confirming the epidemic prevalence levels of sexual violence in Ireland, working together to exercise both our civil and public sector duty can really help in preventing and responding effectively to all forms of gender-based violence.”
Throughout the 16 days, over 1,400 individuals engaged in various activities organised by ATU’s RESPECT team. The RESPECT team hosted both online and in-person lectures and panel discussions on topics such as Domestic Violence and Coercive Control, as well as Stalking Awareness, across several campuses.
ATU’s Students’ Unions set up awareness stands, successfully engaging both students and staff in important conversations about Gender-Based Violence.
ATU’s continued efforts to support and raise awareness about Gender-Based Violence demonstrate its unwavering commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive environment for all.
For further information, please contact:
Email: respect@atu.ie
![Pictured at the ATU Conferrings in ATU Mayo, back row, L to R: Stephen Mudzatsi from Roscam, Co Galway; Eleanor Ryder from Foxford, Co Mayo; Enda Daly from Roscommon; Carmel Gethin from Riverstown, Co Sligo, Kathleen Lenehan from Westport, Co Mayo; Aisling Moroney from Craughwell, Co Galway; Thelma De Paor from Knocknacarra, Co Galway; Sarah Kelly from Westport, Co Mayo; Donna O’ Grady from Castlebar, Co. Mayo; Sanae Needham from Castlebar, Co Mayo; Sinead Quinn from Swinford, Co Mayo. Front Row, L to R: Michael Gill, Head of Department of Organisational Development; Caroline Clarke, Lecturer & Programme Chair; Dr Seamus Lennon, Head of School of Business; Noeleen Hussey from Oranmore, Co Galway, Graduate & Academic Achievement Award Recipient. [Missing from photo are graduates Anna Duffy, Declan McCann, Stephanie Molloy, Karina Nee, Audrey Coleman, Shane Byrne, Niamh Hearns, Declan Hoban, Celene Dunphy, Clodagh Geraghty].](https://www.atu.ie/app/uploads/2024/12/First-hons-cohort-of-HRM-prog-ATU-640x0-c-default.webp)