Presentations
Pleasure Principles: Cultivating Consent, Accountability and Empathy on Campus
Talking about consent and pleasure can be awkward. Too often there is an expectation that youth should automatically know how to communicate boundaries, be accountable to their peers and handle rejection. The reality is many young people struggle with knowing what to say or do when things get weird and maybe feel unsafe. Prioritizing fun and pleasure over shame and fear, Farrah shares principles that help students better navigate through these experiences. Through storytelling and pop culture examples, Farrah uses her research and sense of humour to help students understand how sex and relationships are a collaboration not a conquest. She will also share ways for students to intervene in situations that could lead to sexual violence and support others when they disclose their experience. Farrah skillfully facilitates inclusive discussions that leave students entertained and inspired with tangible tools that prevent sexual violence on campus.
Cultivating Consent Culture in the Workplace
From movie sets to bars to the boardroom, there is an unprecedented conversation about sexual harassment in the workplace happening in North America. This keynote and/or interactive workshop is an opportunity to talk about sexual harassment and how the changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act impact employees. Drawing from two decades of experience as an educator, counsellor and policy advisor, Farrah Khan will share tangible ways to be an effective ally to prevent and address harm. Together with participants she establishes a shared language about the continuum of gender-based violence and consent. Using scenarios and pop culture references, participants will explore how to connect with their peers, “call in” individuals, and support survivors. You will leave equipped with meaningful skills to recognize the signs of workplace violence and harassment, respond effectively to disclosure and how to refer to appropriate resources.
Creating Campuses Where Consent Comes First
There is an unprecedented degree of conversation in North America on sexual violence at post-secondary campuses. Drawing from two decades of experience in addressing sexual violence as an educator, counsellor and policy advisor, Farrah shares how educators and staff can proactively address sexual violence on campuses. As a recognized leader in the field, she provides tangible tools to actively intervene to prevent sexual violence. Beyond prevention, Farrah shares strategies to respond effectively to disclosures of sexual violence and work with those who have caused harm. Using examples from her own work, Farrah establishes a shared language about the continuum of sexual violence, myths of harassment, consent and trauma. She demystifies complicated regulations and procedures to ensure the greatest level of accessibility of the issue. Participants will leave inspired with meaningful strategies to engage faculty, staff and students to take an active role in preventing sexual violence.
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Panelist/In Conversation
Farrah's background allows her to bring fascinating insights and lively discussion on a range of topics including: the nature of consent; the silencing around sexual violence takes place within the LGBT community; how race plays such a huge factor in how the media addresses both survivors and perpetrators of sexual assault; and how the very words we use to speak about sex affect our understanding of the issues.
Workshop - Cultivating Consent Culture in the Workplace
This interactive workshop addresses the changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act for employers and employees. Through a participatory session using public scenarios and pop culture references, you'll learn and explore:
1 - Tangible ways to be an effective ally to prevent and address harm.
2 - Effective language for addressing the continuum of gender-based violence and consent.
3 - How to connect with your peers and support survivors.
4 - How to source effective resources to help.
You will leave equipped with meaningful skills to recognize the signs of workplace violence and harassment and respond effectively to disclosure .
Awards
2017Fashion Magazine | Ten Favourite Feminist Role Models
2016
Community Educator Award, Harmony
2013
Canadian Women’s Foundation | Michele Landsberg Award
2011
Toronto Community Foundation | Toronto Vital People Award
Toronto Star | Top Ten People to Watch
2010
Urban Alliance on Race Relations | Community Award
The Canadian Council of Muslim Women | Women Who Inspire Award
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