The Gulu University Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
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Date
2021-08-31
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Gulu University
Abstract
very dynamic and sometimes unpredictable. The dynamism and evolvement of culture may result in emerging social vices, including various forms of sexual harassment. At Gulu University, sexual harassment is believed to exist, but because victims may fear to report it has only been talked about parenthetically. Cognizant of its vision to be the leading academic institution for pro motion of community transformation and industrialisation for sustainable development, the University is committed to create a safe working and learning environment, free from depravities including sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is seen as an infringement on fundamental human rights. In the context of higher institutions of learning it negates the tenets of a safe learning and working conditions, thus undermining a conducive environment for advancement of learning, generation of new knowledge as well as productive work.The University has therefore taken a deliberate effort to develop the Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy to provide a framework to detect, prevent and/or to address cases of sexual harassment as well as protect victims. With certainty, the university hopes this Policy and its guidelines will help improve work and learning conditions, workforce productivity, retention and morale of staff and students. As Gulu University, we are indebted to the UN Women and all the partners who financially contributed towards the production of this policy. In addition, to Makerere University Gender Mainstreaming Department, who worked together with Gulu University on this path, we owe you great appreciation and best wishes
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Gulu University Policy, Council Approved Policy
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Gulu University, (2021). The Gulu University Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy