VC Re-affirms Unilia’s Commitment in Fighting Gender-Based Violence
As the country is observing 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Vice Chancellor, Very Reverend Associate Professor, Timothy Nyasulu, has stressed that GBV must not be entertained in the University of Livingstonia and any learning institution as well as organization.
In a brief statement said that he is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all irrespective of sex. ” I condemn all forms of Gender-Based Violence and commit to creating a safe and supportive environment for all regardless of sex. GBV has no place in our schools, workplaces, home or communities and churches,” said the VC.
The VC’s statement follows a GBV awareness campaign that the University (Unilia) held at Laws Campus on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Sponsored by the Plan International, the day-long awareness campaign was held under the theme: Unite for Safe Campuses – Together Against Gender-Based Violence.
During the event, Unilia’s Gender Coordinator, Dr. Phoebe Chifungo, also sensitized members of staff and students on the Gender Policy that the University has. Among others, Dr Chifungo sensitized the students and members of staff on how to detect and report cases of gender-Based Violence happening within the University and the community.
Here is a pictorial presentation of the awareness campaign.
Dr.Chifungo & Rev.Nkhonjera
“The Registrar Rev Nkhonjera receiving Gender Policy from Dr Phoebe Chifungo, Gender Cordinator. view photo
Dr.Chifungo & Rev.Chipofya
“Dr.Phoebe Chifungo presenting UNILIA Gender policy to the principal of Laws Campus Rev.Chipofya. view photo
Mr. Mwase (The Dean)
“The dean of students, Laws Campus smiles after receiving the Gender Policy in which issues of GBV are well stipulated. view photo
Mr. Mtonga & Mrs. Nsaliwa
“Some of UNILIA lecturers set and Committed to fighting against GBV. view photo
Students and Lecturers
“Students and lecturers attentively listening and watching to the message of 16 Days of Activism poems and drama. view photo
Participants
“Some of the students and lecturers who participated in in the 16 Days of Activism at Laws campus. view photo
Registrar Laws Campus
“The Registrar Laws campus, Rev.Nkhonjera explains to the students and lecturers how to handle gender based violance at campus level. view photo
Dr. Phoebe Chifungo
“Dr.Phoebe Chifungo speaking to both students and lectures on the evils of GBV. She encouraged girl students to work hard in class to avoid the sexually transmitted grades (STG).view photo
Mr. Mtonga
“As a lecturer of UNILIA, Mr Mtonga explains to the students and lecturers what 16 Days of Activism is all about.view photo