What is SASHA?
Students Against Sexual Harassment & Assault (SASHA) is a welfare society within Leeds University Union, advocating for change by raising awareness and campaigning against sexual assault and rape culture in universities and wider communities.
What do we do?
Throughout the year, SASHA organises events, workshops, and initiatives aimed at creating safer spaces through education, outreach, and welfare support. Our goal is to amplify survivors’ voices and foster a culture on campus that actively opposes sexual violence and its normalisation.
SASHA's aims!
💛Educate on sexual violence
We aim to educate, with survivor and student voices at the forefront, about the complexities of sexual violence, consent. We also aim to address how these issues impact different communities and individuals.
⭐ SASHA community
SASHA aims to foster a welcoming community for students, survivors, and allies. We’re committed to prevention, support, and recovery, offering a safe space for everyone to connect..
💛 Advocate for reform
We advocate for better approaches to addressing sexual assault and work to create lasting, positive effects on the Leeds campuses and beyond.
Moments we’re proud of
- Bright Network's Society of the Year and Wellbeing Award 2023.
- LUU Riley Smith Wellbeing Society and Overall Society of the Year 23/24.
- Partnership Student Group of the Year and Student Staff Engagement Award 2024.
- Flare Advisory Board member!
- Raising £526 money to BASIS Yorkshire in September 2024.
- Being able to donate £200 to both Rainbow Junktion and Women Friendly Leeds in 2023.
- Successfully delivering over 50 consent trainings.
- Promoting policy reform in LUU for committee wellbeing advocates and inclusive mental health support for all.
How to become a member?
Ready to join SASHA? Head over to our page on Engage. Different memberships perks are:
- Opportunity to write for our blog
- Get involved in exciting upcoming projects
- Access to our members-only group chat (coming soon!)
- Stand with your peers against sexual violence and harassment.
Joining SASHA is a fantastic way to connect, contribute, and make a difference on campus!
SASHA's rebrand (and mascot!)
SASHA began its journey in 2021, and in just three short years, we’ve experienced incredible growth. From a small student group to a thriving community in Leeds, we’ve built strong networks not only within our university but across the UK.
As SASHA has grown, so too have our mission and the feelings that drive us. We’ve evolved from just raising awareness to actively pushing for change, improving support systems, and creating lasting, positive cultural shifts. Our goals have expanded, our reach has widened, and with this, we felt it was time to reflect this progress with a new look, a fresh identity, and an updated approach as we head into 2024.
As we continue to grow, we are excited to bring more people into the conversation, empower more survivors, and continue challenging the status quo. The rebrand marks a new chapter in SASHA’s journey!
Meet the 2024/25 Committee
Contact us
If you are a student or an organisation interested in getting involved with SASHA, drop us an email or DM us on our Instagram and we will get back to you ASAP! For quick access to some of our resources and support links check out our LinkTree.