Sexual crimes of Russian occupants in Ukraine - Special screening of short documentaries

Special screening of short documentaries followed by an expert discussion with:
Nate Fuks (Professor of Psychology, McGill Univ), Frédéric Mégret (Professor of Law, McGill Univ), Ira Polak (Creative Art Therapist), Maria Popova (Professor of Political Science, McGill Univ), Paule Robitaille (Journalist, former Member of Assemblée Nationale du Quèbec)

Moderated by: Veena Verma (Deputy Director, PROTECT)

Content Warning

The documentaries feature discussions of sexual violence and abuse committed by Russian occupants in Ukraine, incl. descriptions of physical and emotional trauma experienced by victims and survivors. The content may be triggering for those who have experienced sexual violence or abuse and may cause emotional distress. Representatives from McGill’s Ukrainian Mental Health Aid Initiative and from The Office for Sexual Violence Response will be present during the screening and will be available to provide support on-site.