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In 2010 Makerere University established a Fees-Waiver Scholarship Scheme managed by the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate. The Scheme supports academically bright female students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds to study various undergraduate degree programmes at Makerere University. The scholarship is administered by waiving off tuition and functional fees ONLY for the duration of study programmes of the … Read more

One of the objectives of the Makerere University Policy and Regulations against Sexual Harassment is “To sensitize the university community about the evils of sexual harassment, thereby engendering a sense of social responsibility and zero tolerance for such behavior”. The Policy outlines “Conducting regular sentization and educational programmes for all members of the university community” … Read more

On Thursday 29th August 2019, the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe represented by the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Prof. William Bazeyo unveiled members of the Vice Chancellor’s Standing Roster of 100; launched the amended Policy and Regulations against Sexual Harassment; and the Safer Universities Project. The aforementioned strategies … Read more

The Safer Universities Project will be launched on 29th August 2019 at Royal Suites Bugolobi by Makerere University under the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate with joint efforts on: Elimination of Sexual Harassment Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls. Promotion of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights

This is aimed at setting up a standing roster of 100 persons from which ad hoc committees will be drawn to investigate specifically reported complaints of sexual harassment. All 100 members shall be persons of integrity, trained and sensitized on sexual harassment, abuse and procedural matters for handling complaints as and when they arise. It … Read more