OUSA Women's Week is being held this week, and will feature a number of events which highlight issues facing women in New Zealand.
The main event of the week is a seminar being held today at Commerce 2.07 from 3-6pm where Lesley Elliot, the mother of murdered University of Otago student Sophie Elliot, is giving a talk entitled “Sophie’s Story: What WE Missed.” There will also be also speakers on rape crisis and sexual coercion, amongst other topics.
OUSA Women's Rep Shonelle Eastwood, says “the talk focuses on what makes a healthy relationship and what to do when you find yourself in an unhealthy relationship. Often abuse is not physical in these types of relationships.” Free nibbles and drinks will be provided, and Poppa’s Pizza will be available at the conclusion of the talks.
Tuesday will see a lunchtime debate in the main common room on “Paris Hilton – A Feminist for the 21st Century,” although at time of Critic going to print high-level discussions were taking place, looking into the possibility of substituting either Megan Fox or Miley Cyrus for Hilton. Thursday is a Women’s Week edition of Networking, where guest speaker Jenny Beck, a prominent Dunedin lawyer, will give a talk. This will be held in Commerce 2.07 at 5pm and everyone is welcome to attend.
OUSA Women’s Week
