{UAH} Let’s all fight sexual harassment
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Let's all fight sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is one of the widespread vices we face in society today. According to ReachOut.com, sexual harassment is any form of unwelcome sexual behavior that's offensive, humiliating or intimidating, and it's against the law.
It can be written, verbal or physical, and can happen in person or online. Anybody can experience sexual harassment regardless of their gender. This vice can happen at work, school or universities and may amount to a form of discrimination.
Sexual harassment is common in Uganda because people in society have not been sensitized about its forms and where to report it.
Sexual harassment can include indecent touching, sexual comments, asking you for sexual favours, grabbing or making other physical contact with the offended person without his/her consent, among other offences.
All these and many more need to be addressed in different communities so that people are able to know their rights and be aware of sexual harassment.
According to one survey, more than 55 per cent of female students and staff had experienced at least one form of sexual harassment, and prominently year-one students at Makerere University.
As a student, I, therefore, believe that students and staff need a confidential platform to address the issue of sexual harassment because it can lead to the sensitization of the university community and create effectiveness in the investigations in case any sexual harassment cases are reported.
I urge the government of Uganda as well as the media to carry out massive campaigns against sexual harassment so as to create general awareness within society.
Cynthia Ruth Abalo,
Makerere University.
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-- Sexual harassment is one of the widespread vices we face in society today. According to ReachOut.com, sexual harassment is any form of unwelcome sexual behavior that's offensive, humiliating or intimidating, and it's against the law.
It can be written, verbal or physical, and can happen in person or online. Anybody can experience sexual harassment regardless of their gender. This vice can happen at work, school or universities and may amount to a form of discrimination.
Sexual harassment is common in Uganda because people in society have not been sensitized about its forms and where to report it.
Sexual harassment can include indecent touching, sexual comments, asking you for sexual favours, grabbing or making other physical contact with the offended person without his/her consent, among other offences.
All these and many more need to be addressed in different communities so that people are able to know their rights and be aware of sexual harassment.
According to one survey, more than 55 per cent of female students and staff had experienced at least one form of sexual harassment, and prominently year-one students at Makerere University.
As a student, I, therefore, believe that students and staff need a confidential platform to address the issue of sexual harassment because it can lead to the sensitization of the university community and create effectiveness in the investigations in case any sexual harassment cases are reported.
I urge the government of Uganda as well as the media to carry out massive campaigns against sexual harassment so as to create general awareness within society.
Cynthia Ruth Abalo,
Makerere University.
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