Cornell students stage anti-rape rally - Reuters

Students at Cornell University gathered on Monday in Ithaca, New York, for a large‑scale rally that included a march across the campus. The demonstration was organized to voice solidarity with a fellow student identified in media reports as “Jane Doe,” who has alleged that she was the victim of a gang‑rape.

The allegations against the unnamed student have sparked a national conversation about sexual violence on college campuses, prompting heightened attention to Cornell’s handling of such cases. Participants in the rally called for the university to take more decisive measures to prevent and address sexual assault.

Organizers described the event as both boisterous and orderly, noting that the crowd moved through the campus in a coordinated march. While exact attendance figures were not released, the rally attracted a significant number of students, faculty members, and staff.

Speakers at the rally demanded that Cornell University implement firmer policies and stronger enforcement mechanisms to combat sexual violence. They urged the administration to provide clearer reporting procedures, ensure timely investigations, and increase support services for survivors.

The demonstration reflects a broader trend of student activism on issues of campus safety and accountability, with Cornell students joining nationwide calls for institutional reforms in response to allegations of sexual misconduct.