Sexual Assault Activism Month 2020
Sexual Assault Activism Month 2020
With a global pandemic in progress, we're going digital with SAAM this year. Our calendar of events will be released weekly throughout April rather than all at once. Come digitally join us at our events this year while staying safe at home!
RVAP's Weekly Reflections and Activity Book for SAAM
Men's Anti Violence Counsel: Anti Gym Harassment Week
An online campaign that addresses common harassment that people experience at workout facilities and gyms.
Womxn Of Colour Network: Defining Me, Empowering We
April 8th, 5:30-7 pm
Explore the definition and experiences of the Asian woman identity. Engage in reflection and dialogues about mentorship, empowerment, and leadership.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/105044298
Meeting ID: 105 044 298
Podcast Club: About Consent
April 9th, 5:30 pm
About Consent is a podcast by Rosalia Rivera that covers consent culture, shame-free sex positivity, mental and physical wellness. Listen to an episode of your choice and join RVAP's discussion!
Zoom Meeting ID: 137 288 683
Password: SAAM
Monsoon Asian and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity
April 8th-26th
Monsoon will be posting daily activities per NSVRC’s #30DaysofSAAM challenge
Podcast Club: Therapy for Black Girls
April 16th, 5:30 pm
Therapy for Black Girls is about “all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.”
Listen to Session 10: Showing Up for Yourself and join RVAP’s discussion!
Zoom meeting ID: 137 288 683
Password: SAAM
Zoom Café: Collective Cooking
Join the Partnership for Affirmative Consent Culture (PACC) for a SAAM event where we virtually come together for cooking and conversation
SAAM Yoga
April 20th, 1:00 pm
Gentle Yoga for Healing
Led by Rene Redd
Zoom Meeting ID: 974 5154 7422
Password: SAAM
Podcast Club: The Power of Vulnerability
April 23rd, 5:30 pm
Listen to Brene Brown's TEDTalk on The Power of Vulnerability and join RVAP's discussion!
Zoom Meeting ID: 986 5599 0600
Password: SAAM
Queer Art Healing Group: Digital Edition
Global pandemics suck, art doesn't. Come get together with us and make some art while digitally sharing space. Guests MUST RSVP to get the zoom event link, which will be sent out via messenger the day of, as we're trying to prevent "zoom bombing." Individuals without a Facebook account can confirm attendance by emailing Storm at stormy-obrink@uiowa.edu.
The Clothesline Project
Leaders, advocates and allies from the University of Iowa campus and Iowa City community provide words of support for survivors and their loved ones. Please view this video before, during and after watching The Clothesline Project. The Clothesline is made up of t-shirts created by survivors of violence, or created in honor of someone who has experienced violence.
Virtual Narratives From Black Women
April 29th, 6:00 pm
A conversation about the intersections of gender based violence and black women.
Zoom Meeting ID: 982 1072 6694
Password: blackwoman
Take Back the Night
April 30th, 5:30 pm
Join us for an evening of reflection and community. Open to survivors, allies, and loved ones. We will be coming together for a collective guided journaling, but we will not be sharing what we write. Instead, our chat will be focused on how it feels to be writing and reflecting in collective space.
Zoom meeting ID: 973 7654 3302
Password: SAAM
