ICPC Pledges Justice For Sexual Harassment Victims Introduces Model Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has introduced a new Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy for tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
This policy is a collaborative effort with the Gender Mobile Initiative, aimed at addressing the pervasive issue of sexual abuse in the country’s education sector.
Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, the Chairman of ICPC, announced the approval of the policy during a gathering of key stakeholders from the Anti-corruption crusade, Education, and Women Ministries in Abuja.
The Commission is committed to pursuing justice for victims of sexual harassment and has emphasized the need for collective efforts from all stakeholders to implement this new policy in various educational institutions.
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At a recent National Stakeholders Engagement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja, the Chairman highlighted the approved policy’s significance in combatting sexual harassment in the educational sector.
The Federal Ministry of Education has given its approval for the implementation of this policy in tertiary institutions.
Furthermore, it was noted that while the focus is on tertiary institutions, sexual harassment is also prevalent in basic and secondary institutions.
The event emphasized the importance of creating a conducive learning environment for students and protecting them from sexual abuse and harassment.
The event also received support from the Honorable Minister of Women Affairs and the Chairman of the House Committee on Civil Society, who both expressed their commitment to collaborating with ICPC to intensify efforts against sexual harassment and abuse of office.
