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It is unacceptable for someone be harassed during their studies. It is even less acceptable that people who have been harassed then have to struggle to cope with the emotional fallout, stress, and – if you want to possibly report the harassment – bureaucracy. There needed to be an easier way.

An Easy Way In (En enkel väg in – EEVI) was created. Instead of many complicated, unsupported, official, and often cold bureaucratic routes, SAKS created a system where you are supported from the first contact, and decide yourself if you want to go forward with a case against your harasser or not. If needed, you are supported all the way through a police report if needed.

Instead of bureaucracy deciding how far your report must go, your feelings and comfort are the priority. The EEVI representative works under secrecy, is independent of Sahlgrenska Academy, and has no obligation to report or investigate without your consent.

What is harassment?

Harassment is unwelcome conduct where the behaviour is based on the seven grounds of discrimination: gender, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

And sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment is harassment with sexual elements, e.g. physical abuse, sexual innuendos, or unwelcome glances or comments.

How to avoid accidentally or intentionally harassing others:

  • Consider your privilege

  • Consider microaggressions

  • Avoid jokes that perpetuate harassment

  • Be mindful of your own biases

  • Listen to others when they request you change your behaviour

  • Honestly apologise and own your mistakes

  • Change your behaviour

  • Accept that you will never have learned enough to get it right all the time, and it will always feel uncomfortable to be called out. We are all learning to be better, and that is okay!

As a bystander:

  • As a bystander to a questionable situation, speak up

  • If a person is feeling harassed, ask how you can help them

Set boundaries and express ourselves in a clear manner:

  • Use first-person language (I feel bad, I want time, I need space)

  • Make a clear request (short and concise)

  • Ask for what you want (versus do not want)

  • Ensure they hear and understand you

  • Speak in a calm and non-reactive tone

  • If you feel unsafe at any point, contact a friend, a bystander, or even the police.

For more information, click here.

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