SAMARINDA – The Geography Education Study Program (Prodi) of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) of Mulawarman University (Unmul) has taken a progressive step in combating the issue of sexual violence in the academic environment. Held on the 3rd floor of the Dean's Building on Tuesday (June 2, 2026), they successfully held a Safe Campus Socialization and Education event entitled "Building a Safe Space: Strategies to Combat and Correct Mechanisms for Reporting Sexual Violence on Campus."
This strategic event was intentionally presented as a safe space for students, while also thoroughly examining the threat of sexual violence in an open, educational, and stigma-free manner.
A Firm Signal: Zero Tolerance for Perpetrators
The event was officially opened by the Head of the Geography Education Department, FKIP Unmul, Ms. Aisyah Trees Sandy, S.Pd., M.Sc. In her welcoming speech, she sent a strong signal that the department and the university will not provide any room, not even the slightest, for perpetrators of sexual violence.
This step is a concrete manifestation of Unmul's commitment to building a healthy academic ecosystem, upholding ethics, and providing multi-layered protection for the entire academic community.
Equipped with "Fight Back" Strategies and Reporting Procedures
The socialization stage became even more lively under the guidance of Mrs. Mei Vita Romadon Ningrum, M.Pd. As a lecturer and member of the Unmul Sexual Violence Prevention and Handling Task Force (PPKS), she ignited student optimism through her tactical and practical presentation.
More than just theory, Mrs. Mei equipped participants with three important tools:
Defensive Strategies: Techniques for "fighting back" psychologically and physically when facing harassment.
Procedural Access: Appropriate and rapid bureaucratic reporting processes and mechanisms to the PPKS Task Force.
Protection Guarantee: Alleviating victims' fears by guaranteeing identity confidentiality and full protection from the university.
"Speaking out doesn't mean exposing shame, but rather the best way to secure our future," Mrs. Mei emphasized, a profound message that resonated and inspired courage among the attendees.
Campus as a Safe Second Home: Through this initiative, the Geography Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Mulawarman University, reaffirms its vision that campuses are not merely places to achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA). More importantly, campuses must become second homes free from fear, intimidation, and psychological trauma.
This concrete action is expected to inspire other study programs, particularly in East Kalimantan, to work together to create safe learning spaces to foster a golden generation free from sexual violence.
Author: Geography Study Program
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