MakeCampusesSafer
The Story Behind #MakeCampusesSafer
Make Campuses Safer is a movement, a plea, a petition with Change.org started on 29 April 2023, urging educational institutions to implement comprehensive measures to address and prevent sexual assault on campus.
Our founder, Pragya Sikka, A small-town girl from Haryana, stood up after facing a sexual assault on the college campus — armed with just a petition and unshakable conviction. When systems failed her, Pragya stood up. When professors tried to silence her, she spoke louder. And across the country — and even the world — people listened.
Today, #MakeCampusesSafer is no longer just a petition. It is a movement of 8,500+ changemakers, students, survivors, and allies, demanding safety, accountability, and justice in educational spaces.
Our recommendations have been acknowledged and inspired change across other institutions as well. What began as resistance is now a roadmap for reform!
Project Campus Allies
As an extension of this campaign, Project Campus Allies was created to bring the conversation directly to campuses through workshops, training sessions, and art-based interventions.
Our workshops on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harassment in Campuses, supported by the Azadi Project, equip students with the tools to:
- Identify sexual harassment and understand its various forms
- Learn about PoSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) laws and ICC procedures
- Understand how to file complaints and advocate for redressal
- Build survivor-supportive, queer-affirmative spaces within college environments
Using real-life case studies, storytelling, and participatory discussions, students don’t just learn — they become agents of change.
Impact So Far
10+
Workshops hosted across online & offline spaces
500+
Students trained through PoSH and ICC-focused workshops
64%
Students felt their campus lacked awareness of these laws before the workshop
93%
Participants reported increased understanding of PoSH and ICC laws
94%
Increase in participants’ awareness of how to file a complaint
Our Facilitators
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Pragya Sikka
A fierce gender justice advocate using art & storytelling to uncover socio-cultural issues. Founder of #MakeCampusesSafer campaign.
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Ayushma Awasthi
A Delhi-based lawyer with a passion for gender-inclusive laws and practices. Her expertise in POSH brings invaluable insights.
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Shivani Singhal
MA Gender Studies student creating safe spaces for all & promoting gender equality. Served as Ambassador of The Pad Project from India.
Why It Matters?
Most students don’t know how to report sexual harassment, or even that an ICC exists on their campus. Many don’t feel safe — especially queer and marginalised students. Through this project, we’re not only spreading awareness but building an ecosystem of peer-led support, legal literacy, and student-powered action.