Pretending they don’t exist pushes them into secrecy and removes accountability. A past consensual relationship does not cancel a person’s right to safety once it ends — consent can be withdrawn and boundaries must be respected.

At UBL, Federal Ombudsperson Ms. Fauzia Viqar delivered the keynote and Ms. Sabika Shah led a discussion dismantling myths about consent and workplace harassment.

Open conversations protect dignity and accountability.