Shock at Brazilian universityRace to rape a fellow student? Students share disgusting plans in the chat

Betting on student rape? Accusations cause horror

At the Brazilian university Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR) in the state of Curitiba, disturbing allegations are causing horror. According to CNN Brasil and “O Globo”, medical students' chat groups were said to be talking about who would manage to rape a particular student at the university. According to the student directorate of medicine, real betting was an issue. The student in question is said to have already been stalked.

Police are now warning about student parties

According to “O Globo”, the case has already ended up with the police. According to the report, the student directorate and the police warned students not to move carelessly around campus and at parties.

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The university said it took immediate action. The affected person was looked after and advised and is now being protected. The university has also activated its security areas. At the same time, an internal investigation should clarify who was involved in the chats.

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Rape culture in academic environments? Authorities are alerted

The medical association of the state of Paraná, Simepar, also strongly condemned the case. The association spoke of a rape culture and misogyny in the academic environment. If the allegations are confirmed, the association believes those responsible should be consistently punished, expelled from the university and brought to justice.

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The case shakes the Brazilian university far beyond the campus. Precisely because, according to the authorities, it's not just about stupid sayings, but also concrete actions and sexual violence against female students.

Sources used: CNN Brasil, Oh Globo