Gender Equity
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1. DESIGN PROGRAMMES, PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT & TRAINING
- Promote the implementation of gender agenda initiatives (incl. LGBTIQ+ and GBV) support and prevention programmes in the University for staff and students.
- Monitor and evaluate gender agenda interventions and the impact in UJ as an institution of higher education.
- Address how sexual and gender-based violence intersects with other aspects of identities, including race, sexual orientation, social class, etc.
- Ensure that constant and effective awareness is taking place through a comprehensive communication strategy.
2. IMPLEMENT A CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
- Manage the reporting of rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, harassment, and all forms of discrimination.
- Develop systems for reporting any incidents of discrimination.
- Provide emergency assistance for rape and sexual assault survivors in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide effective support, advice, and assistance to both complainants and respondents.
- Provide mediation services, assistance and support in student tribunals and disciplinary hearings.
3. RESEARCH, INNOVATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
- Ensure that prevention programmes and communication strategies regarding LGBTIQ+ and GBV&F are grounded in research (data-driven approach) and best practice.
- Research, apply and promote gender initiatives and share best practice.
- Translate gender equity legislation into practice to ensure UJ meets statutory requirements.
- Write, implement, and review policy at an institutional level.
Gender Equity Unit focus pillars
Awareness materials
Policy and framework
National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence & Femicide
Policy Framework to Address Gender-Based Violence in the Post-School Education and Training System
Policy On Prevention and Management of Student Sexual Harassment and Rape
Policy Framework to Address Gender-Based Violence in the Post-School Education and Training System
Policy On Prevention and Management of Student Sexual Harassment and Rape
Support Structures
INTERNAL SUPPORT STRUCTURES
- Transformation Division – Gender Equity Unit: you can also report cases to Fhatuwani Ligege (fjligege@uj.ac.za) or (gender@uj.ac.za) or call: 011 559 4311 (During working hours).
- Protection Services: APK 011 559 2555/3400 | APB 011 559 1312/1076 | DFC 011 559 6085 | SWC 011 559 5555. (During working hours, after hours and on weekend and holidays)
- Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD): psychservices@uj.ac.za I 24‑hour Crisis Line: 082 054 1137
- Campus Health: APK 011 559 3837 I APB 011 559 1238 I DFC 011 559 6544 I SWC 011 559 5571 (During working hours)
- CAREWAYS: 0800004770 (for UJ staff)
- Employee Relations and Wellness: 011 559 4032
- Institutional Office for HIV and AIDS: 011 559 1088; iohainfo@uj.ac.za
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
- GBV Command Centre: 0800 428 428; Please call *120*7867#; SMS help 31531
- Netcare Milpark Hospital: 011 480 6300
- SAPS: 10111
- National Shelter Movement of South Africa: https://www.nsmsa.org.za/
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