Virtual University's Inquiry Committee organized an awareness session titled “Respectful Boundaries in Educational Spaces: Personal Space, Professional Conduct & Digital Interaction” on 5 November 2026 at its M.A. Jinnah Campus, Lahore.

More than 150 students attended the session and benefited from the awareness and guidance shared by the resource persons.

The session featured Ms. Aqsa Javed, Legal Lead, and Ms. Umaima Ahmad, Program Manager, Digital Rights Foundation (DRF), as resource persons. They discussed recognizing and addressing harassment in educational and professional environments, maintaining personal and professional boundaries, and promoting respectful digital interactions.

The speakers also briefed participants on their rights, the procedure for filing harassment complaints, and available support and redressal mechanisms. Particular emphasis was placed on addressing harassment concerns involving students, faculty members, and university staff, highlighting the importance of a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

Dr. Zubaida Zafar, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, presented the vote of thanks, while Ms. Rubina Ali, General Manager Marketing, presented souvenirs to the guest speakers in recognition of their valuable contributions.