Silent Protest 2014 – Wits

The silent protest at Wits University took place for the second time since it was formed by Rhodes University seven years ago.

The Silent Protest March took place at 08.00am in Braamfontein East Campus. The gathering was inspired by the need to condemn any type of sexual violence on a victim, to support survivors of sexual violence and to encourage other universities to participate in the Silent Protest.

After the march there is a therapeutic debriefing session at Senate House Building to encourage survivors to share their stories of sexual violence.

Several events will follow the day of the march in tribute of all survivors. There will be a tree wrapping event where people will be encouraged to pin note of encouragement to sexual violence survivors.

*Featured in Wits Vuvuzela

SILENT TAPE:Another protestor gets her mouth taped by one of the organisers of the Silent Protest event. TD

SILENT PROTEST: Women and men around campus came together in solidarity of the protest. TD

MALE PROTEST: Male protestor shows compassion for sexual violence survivors and takes a moment to reflect on the issue that affects many people in South Africa. TD

• Braamfontein East Campus
• Rhodes University
• Sexual Violence
• Wits University