Gender & diversity seminar: Bystander intervention for researchers - 2023

The #metoo movement has broken the silence on harassment and shown its prevalence in all spheres of society. The numerous cases of power abuse exposed in the media in the past few years show that academia is a place where sexual harassment is still very much present and yet to be addressed.

What do we do when we witness transgressive behaviour, including harassment?

Everyone has a role to play in countering harassment. Beyond policies and reporting mechanisms, one tool has proved its effectiveness when it comes to harassment prevention: bystander intervention trainings. When bystanders are taught how to take action when they witness harassment, they can harness their own power to make a change around them.

During this 2-hour conference, Juliette Sanchez-Lambert and Anoushka Dufeil will talk about:

• how to identify harassment as a researcher, colleague or supervisor and be aware of its warning signs using the Red Flag System developed in Period’s “It’s Not That Grey” Guide on sexual harassment;

• concrete tools and methods to intervene as a bystander to stop harassment from developing further;

• how to create positive change by changing the culture around harassment and sexual violence in your own surrounding.