University Graduate Turns Ceremony Into Anti-Bullying Protest in Catalonia

VIC, Catalonia – A university graduation ceremony in Vic became a platform for a powerful protest against bullying on June 20, 2025, as student Marilou Vioix used her moment to denounce years of alleged harassment and institutional silence. Vioix, who arrived at the event in a limousine, dramatically discarded her academic stole on stage and distributed flyers detailing her experiences. She stated, "My aggressors receive their diploma with total impunity." Outside the venue, Vioix was joined by supporters from FatecLUB and NACE (No al Acoso Escolar), who unfurled a banner reading, "El acoso se premia con título" (Harassment is rewarded with a degree). Vioix emphasized the broader impact of her protest, declaring, "This is not just for me. It’s for all victims." The event drew significant attention, highlighting the ongoing challenges of addressing bullying within academic institutions.

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Marilou Vioix, estudiante universitaria, rompió el silencio y denunció públicamente el acoso que sufrió durante su carrera | Actualidad | Expreso