Silence is not consent


Photos By YAP CHEE HONG

'Julie Keeps Quiet' tells the story of a young tennis player who withholds her voice after her coach is suspended following allegations of misconduct. Photo: Handout

For many women, silence is not consent – it's survival. That was the unspoken truth at the heart of Julie Keeps Quiet, the Belgian film recently screened in Kuala Lumpur.

The event – hosted by the Embassy of Belgium in collaboration with the All Women’s Action Society (Awam) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Malaysia – was more than just a cinematic experience; it emphasised the need for more discourse on the issue of sexual harassment in sports.

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