Coalition Against Violence in Universities

The Coalition against Violence in Universities is an independent, apolitical group of academics, professionals, citizens aiming to end all violence on campuses.

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

Lifting the Silence: Webinar Series of Ragging & Violence in the Uni system. Organized by the Secretariat, CAVIU

The webinar will take place on 28th Nov 10.30-11.30 am via Zoom.

Registration link:https://t.co/5jlL60xvVN
More info: https://t.co/lULKMTIcK4

#lka #ragging #Uni

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

#lka #srilanka #Universities #education #educationreform #educationpolicy #teaching #highereducation #students #future #college #university #universities #hazing #ragging #rankings

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

Hot on the heels of the Education Minister’s pledge to eradicate all forms of ragging :
https://t.co/GvM7lMOSn0
#lka #SriLanka #ragging #universities

[Awantha Artigala @awanthaartigala]

The State Intelligence Services called in to end ragging in universities https://t.co/pnHaE4TlYU

[Ruvan W @ruvanw]

This is not the best way to do this. #lka However, inaction of the university administration has brought this upon themselves, starting from the Chairman of the UGC who tolerated it more than many other VCs, while he was VC of SJP till last year! #AntiRag
https://t.co/vVsHUlc1qV

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

https://t.co/H4izkKLpHX

#lka #SriLanka #ragging #universities #trauma

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

‘...ECONOMYNEXT – Pasindu Hirushan Silva, the Sri Jayewardenepura student who was seriously injured when a tyre fell on him, has gone to court, but unlike most people who would seek monetary compensation, his plea is quite different.’
https://t.co/MAgxmY8YED

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

The first in a series of videos on ragging and its consequences, done by Voice of Nayana.

https://t.co/zmgzONch2m

[Verité Law @VRlawSL]

The Prohibition of Ragging and Other forms of Violence in Educational Institutions Act, No. 20 of 1998 criminalises ragging and other forms of violence in #SriLanka

See image below

#lka #Ragging #Violence

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

He has since recovered somewhat but finds it difficult to walk and cannot write with his Right hand. That was the reason why his sister is a co-petitioner..'
The incident happened in March 2020, and the link below gives further details. 

https://t.co/c2G6P26Lyt

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

'In a land-mark incident, a student of  Sri Jayewardenepura University who was seriously injured in a recent ragging incident is asking the Supreme Court to lay down rules to compel staff to combat violence against freshmen.

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

The tyre that was rolled down a staircase by an intoxicated student,  hit Silva in the chest and he fell backwards where he suffered brain damage. 
The then 20-year was rushed to the hospital and was on life-support for a long time and his right side was paralyzed.

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

Pasindu Silva & his sister Attorney Sharmala Silva have filed a Fundamental Rights Application citing his injuries asking the Apex Court to ensure University staff stringently apply the existing rules pertaining to student discipline to prevent such incidents from happening.

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

The enactment in Sri Lanka of legislation entitled the Prohibition of Ragging and Other Forms of Violence in Educational Institutions Act No. 20 of 1998 has not succeeded in curtailing this phenomenon…'
Please read the details in the link below:
https://t.co/YgkqCYlP59

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

Justice Marsoof’s Report On Ragging: Ten-Point Summary
‘...Every intake of students to SL State Universities and other Higher Edu Institutions (HEIs) have in one way or another highlighted the breakdown of value system & discipline in our society through a menace called “ragging”

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

https://t.co/oXZVFY61Go

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

https://t.co/zCJsa5hUgt

#lka #srilanka #notoragging

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

The ritual of ragging imposes a culture of servility, submission and compliance. Many students unable to cope with the violence give up their dreams of higher education while some have even committed suicide..

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

University Grants Commission Circular 04/ 2020 - Complaints on Ragging and Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) made by Students and Staff Members to the Universities/ Campuses/ Institutes

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

The Chairman has stated in the attached Circular ‘…One of the most fundamental problems affecting universities is violence, ragging, sexual and gender-based violence, as a result of which thousands of new entrants are harassed, bullied and abused by their seniors.

[Coalition Against Violence in Universities @NoToRagging]

The Chairman UGC has advised VCs, Deans,Rectors,Directors & Registrars of state-owned unis to report complaints & incidents linked to violence, harassment & ragging that were brought to notice, to the UGC, within 7 days of reporting of the incident, together with the action taken