Unpad Professor Accused of Harassing Student
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- A professor at Padjadjaran University (Unpad) is accused of sexual harassment and violence against a student.
- Student organizations have issued statements expressing solidarity with the victim and demanding action from the university.
- Police are investigating the allegations, while the university has yet to provide an official comment.
A disturbing allegation has surfaced at Padjadjaran University (Unpad), with a professor from the Faculty of Nursing reportedly involved in sexual harassment and violence against a student. Viral screenshots of conversations suggest verbal abuse, and the alleged victim is reportedly an exchange student.
Saat ini, BEM Kema Unpad dan BEM Kema FKep Unpad telah dan akan terus berkoordinasi dengan Satgas PPKS Unpad, Dekanat Fakultas Keperawatan Universitas Padjadjaran, dan Rektorat Universitas Padjadjaran.
Student representatives from BEM Kema Unpad and BEM Kema FKep Unpad have publicly stated their support for the victim and are coordinating with university authorities, including the Satgas PPKS, the Dean's office, and the Rectorate. They emphasize that sexual violence is never justifiable and that the university must create a safe environment.
Menanggapi laporan tersebut, kami menyampaikan keprihatinan yang mendalam serta empati dan solidaritas kepada korban yang terdampak. Kami menegaskan bahwa tidak ada bentuk kekerasan seksual yang dapat dibenarkan dalam kondisi apa pun, dan tindakan tersebut tidak memiliki tempat dalam lingkungan kampus.
These student bodies are committed to monitoring the case, prioritizing the victim's perspective and justice. They have urged the Faculty of Nursing to implement preventive measures, including limiting academic and non-academic interactions with the accused professor during the investigation.
Kami juga menekankan pentingnya bagi pihak Dekanat Fakultas Keperawatan untuk segera mengambil langkah-langkah preventif guna menciptakan ruang aman yang inklusif, termasuk pemberlakuan pembatasan interaksi akademik dan non-akademik terhadap pihak yang dilaporkan selama proses penanganan berlangsung.
The university administration has not yet issued a formal statement, with the Head of Public Communication stating that a response will be provided after coordination with the Rector. Meanwhile, the West Java Regional Police's Directorate for Women and Children Protection has confirmed that an investigation is underway.
Kami berkomitmen untuk terus mengawal perkembangan kasus ini dengan mengedepankan perspektif korban, prinsip keadilan, serta kehati hatian, guna memastikan terwujudnya ruang aman bagi seluruh sivitas akademika Universitas Padjadjaran.
Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.