Students of English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) Hyderabad have begun an indefinite hunger strike against the alleged inaction of the university administration in addressing sexual harassment complaints on campus. The students are demanding the establishment of a Gender Sensitization Committee (GSC) and the implementation of the Vishaka Guidelines. The protest comes in the wake of a recent incident in which a female student was allegedly harassed by a professor. The university administration has been accused of trying to suppress the matter and protect the accused professor.
The students have submitted a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor, demanding immediate action. They have also threatened to intensify their protests if their demands are not met. The hunger strike has received widespread support from the student community and alumni. Several organizations have also expressed solidarity with the protesting students.
The issue of sexual harassment has been a long-standing concern at EFLU. In 2015, a committee was set up to look into the matter. However, the committee's recommendations have not been implemented. The students are now demanding that the university take concrete steps to address the issue of sexual harassment and create a safe and secure campus for all students.
The hunger strike is a desperate attempt by the students to get their voices heard. The university administration must take immediate action to address the students' demands and create a safe and secure campus for all students.
Here are some of the demands of the protesting students:
- Establishment of a Gender Sensitization Committee (GSC)
- Implementation of the Vishaka Guidelines
- Transparent investigation into the recent incident of sexual harassment
- Action against the accused professor
- Sensitization workshops on sexual harassment for staff and students
The students are determined to continue their protest until their demands are met. The university administration must take immediate action to resolve the issue and restore the faith of the students in the institution.
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