What is
SAFE SPACE
A place or an environment where a person is respected, secured, could show and communicate their true self where there is genuine care, support system, sensitivity, equality, no judgment and no discrimination of one’s gender, age, race, social standing, and experiences.
Contact Us
Globe
0917-706 1376 / 0917-706 1545
Smart
0918-964 5301 / 0988-982 0537
Availability
Available from Mondays-Fridays 3:00PM - 10:00PM
safespaces@mc.edu.ph.
What is Gender-Based Sexual Harassment?
Verbal, nonverbal, graphic, or physical aggression, intimidation, or hostile conduct based on sex, sex-stereotyping, sexual orientation or gender identity, involving conduct of a sexual nature that causes or likely to cause mental, emotional or psychological distress, and fear of personal safety such as sexual harassment acts committed through nonconsensual, unwanted or uninvited sexual action or remarks against any person regardless of the motive for committing such action or remarks.
Who can commit gender-based sexual harassment?
Anyone can commit gender-based sexual harassment. This includes:
- People on the street
- Those with authority, influence or moral ascendancy such as teachers, trainers or superiors)
- Peers (such as classmates or friends)
- Subordinates (such as employees, trainees or students)
Where can it happen?
- Streets, public places, and public utility vehicles
- Online
- Workplace
- Schools
Miriam College Safe Spaces Primer
To learn more about the R.A. No. 11313 Safe Spaces Act Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) and the Miriam College SAFE SPACES ACT, please view the document by clicking the document button.
Data Privacy Considerations
A safe space respects and values your privacy.
Learn more about MC’s Data Privacy Considerations on Using Online Platforms.
WHAT IS MC SAFELINE SERVICE
What to do IF YOU ARE HARASSED?
- Assess the situation if it is best to confront or ignore your harasser.
- Immediately go somewhere safe.
- Call the attention or help of your family, friends, any teacher, school personnel, or workmate you trust.
- File a formal complaint to the School Authorities via email: safespaces@mc.edu.ph.
- Call the SAFELINE at 09177061376 and 09177061545 for Globe, 09189645301 and 09989820537 for Smart subscribers.
What CAN I DO if I was harassed online?
- Block the person harassing you.
- Report profile, accounts, or users that are using your identity or are posing as you online.
- Take screenshots and other evidences of online harassment.
- Report or file a complaint to the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG).
WHAT DO I DO if my classmate, friend, or workmate experiences sexual harassment?
- Provide support. Don’t be a bystander if you witness someone being sexually harassed.
- Suggest to your classmate, friend, or workmate to call the attention or help of their family member, teacher, school personnel, or workmate that they trust.
- Inform your classmate, friend, or workmate that they could file a complaint via email: safespaces@mc.edu.ph.
- Inform your classmate, friend, or workmate that they could file a complaint or seek support through the SAFELINE service..
- Educate yourself and learn more about the Safe Spaces Act.
Safe Space for all
Gender-based sexual harassment could be done by anyone regardless of age, sex, gender, and status and anywhere whether online, or in public or private places. Let us be empowered and educate ourselves and others about the Safe Spaces Act so we can truly have a SAFE SPACE for all.
