Nursing students educate public on domestic violence against women

In conjunction with the World White Ribbon Day, Sunway University’s School of Health and Natural Science conducted a talk about Domestic Violence against Women. The White Ribbon Day was created to raise awareness in order to hinder violence against women.

The students from the Department of Nursing, School of Health and Natural Science who were undertaking Moral Studies organized a talk at Sunway University (Sunway). Admission to the talk was through the purchase of white ribbon priced at RM 1.

Kimberly Loh explaining how gender inequality is still practiced in some rural areas.

The talk included speeches by student representatives who educated their audience on what violence against women is, the different type of violence and how to protect themselves should they ever be attacked.
Kimberly Loh, a student from the Faculty of Nursing Group 2009, 07 said “Gender inequality is in the past. However some tribes still practice the mindset that women are a burden and children are still being buried alive. However, more input has been put by the government, non-governmental organizations (NGO) and even the public to raise awareness on violence against women”.

A nursing student questioning the presenters on what measures are being taken in protecting women.

“The government has taken a proactive measure to educate children about the severity of violence especially against women from an early age. They are also taught to respect each other and care for one another”, Kimberly added.

NGO’s as well as the community and public have taken the initiative to educate women on their rights as well as what to do and where to go should they be violated against.
The Nursing students managed to raise a total of RM 1,580 for twenty single mothers currently residing in Kg. Sg. Kayu Ara, Damansara. Proceeds will go to all the single mothers through a supply of provision of rice, sugar and milk.

Representatives of the single mothers receiving provision.

Three representatives, Vasantha Tharamalingam, Shanthi Katharayan and Aswathamah Varathappa were present to receive a mock cheque worth RM 1580. Following the talk, they will be presented with hampers for all the single mothers.

Vasantha, Shanthi and Aswathamah receiving the mock cheque worth RM 1,580.00 during the event.

Mr. Santhana Raja, a Lecturer for Language and Compulsory Centre said ‘It was challenging for the students to put together this event let alone raise enough money in such short notice. Nevertheless they accomplished their goal and also raised the bar for future students to follow”.