Get the message across: Flag display creates awareness of sexual assault
A flag display is set up at UH Hilo to give viewers a visual of national assault statistics when applied to the UH Hilo student population.
ʻAʻohe pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokahi │ One learns from many sources │ A web publication from the Office of the Chancellor, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
The Flash Mob Dance, done by groups around the world, is part of the The One Billion Rising (1BR) movement, the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history.
The public event encourages students to hand paint t-shirts with messages to heighten awareness and provide support for survivors and victims of violence against women.
“I am hoping that this event can bring some form of healing to victims. Let them know that they are not alone. We are here to help.”
Student Tiana Wai describes mentoring as a meaningful opportunity for self-development and personal growth for both mentor and student.