Ojukwu University Delegation Presents Gender Policy Report to Ag. Vice-Chancellor
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Institute for Gender Studies updates Vice-Chancellor on UN-ECOSOC training outcomes, emphasizing need for sexual harassment policy and awareness programs.
Mary Nwaeze 
On Friday, 21st June, the Institute for Gender Studies at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) presented a comprehensive report to the Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha, fnipr, detailing their recent participation in the UN-ECOSOC & NGO Training for Drafting of Gender and Sexual Harassment Policy Frameworks in Abuja.
The COOU delegation, led by the Institute for Gender Studies, highlighted their findings and recommendations from the training, underscoring the urgent need for a strategic plan and robust sexual harassment policy framework within the university. Key among their observations was the revelation that many members of the university community remain unaware that indecent dressing can be construed as sexual harassment, potentially leading to provocative situations.
Professor Omenugha praised the delegation for their diligence and successful representation of COOU's commitment to gender equity and campus safety. She expressed her unwavering support for their initiatives aimed at aligning with the university's core values of Values, Viability, and Visibility.
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During the presentation, Professor Omenugha emphasized the pivotal role of the Institute for Gender Studies in spearheading efforts to promote gender equality and create a conducive learning environment free from harassment. She stressed that the institute's ongoing work is essential not only for raising awareness but also for shaping policies that foster cultural change both within the university and in broader societal contexts.
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Furthermore, Professor Omenugha urged the team to continue leveraging their expertise and experiences to bolster COOU's reputation and influence in the realm of gender studies and policy development. She reaffirmed her commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance the university's educational mission and ensure the well-being of all its members.
The presentation concluded with a renewed sense of purpose and determination among the COOU delegation, reflecting their dedication to advancing gender equality and combating sexual harassment within the university community.
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