The University of Ghana has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on sexual harassment, introducing a two-tier reporting system designed to protect students and staff as the new academic year begins.
The system provides formal and informal reporting options, allowing complaints to be handled based on the victim’s comfort level and the severity of the incident.
Speaking during an online orientation for freshmen on Thursday, January 21, 2026, the Chairperson of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee (ASHC), Professor Margaret Ivy Jan, emphasized the university’s commitment to creating a safe environment free from intimidation, exploitation, and abuse.
“There are mainly two methods for reporting cases of sexual misconduct at the university. We have Formal and Informal modes of reporting. With the Informal option, for example, the victim may directly tell the person to stop or involve someone they respect to intervene and prevent the behaviour from continuing. The Formal process involves documentation, legal action, and other protective measures, provided there is sufficient evidence to support claims of sexual harassment,” she explained.
The University of Ghana continues to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of its students and staff, ensuring that all complaints are addressed promptly and appropriately.
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Story by Felix Opoku Agyapong | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Erica Odeenyin Odoom
