Sexual Harassment at African Higher Education Institutions

Authors

  • Christine Dranzoa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2018.0.10553

Keywords:

Africa, gender, sexual harassment

Abstract

In most African states, joining higher education institutions (HEIs) is, for students, an investment in their own economic progress. Yet, HEIs are sites where sexual harassment and gender-based violence (GBV) occur, increasing the vulnerability of newly enrolled female students and of women in general. A strong gender policy environment, a clear stand by senior management at HEIs, and the empowerment of
men with respect to gender equity issues are remedies to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), goal 4 (Quality Education), goal 5 (Gender Equality), and goal 10 (Reduced Inequality).

Author Biography

Christine Dranzoa

Christine Dranzoa is vice-chancellor at Muni University, Arua, and
president of the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) in
Uganda.

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Published

2018-06-11

How to Cite

Dranzoa, C. (2018). Sexual Harassment at African Higher Education Institutions. International Higher Education, 94, 4–5. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2018.0.10553

Issue

Vol. 94 (2018)

Section

The #MeToo Movement and Gender Issues

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