GLOBAL DATABASE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLSCOUNTRY-PROFILESOUTH AFRICAMEASURESPOLICY FRAMEWORK TO ADDRESS GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) IN THE POST-SCHOOL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (PSET) SYSTEM
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Policy Framework to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system
Type of Measure
Policies > National strategy specific to violence against women > Formal Education
Form of Violence
Violence against women and girls
Year
2020
Brief Description

The Department of Higher Education and Training in South Africa developed a Policy Framework in 2020 to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system. This includes protocols and directives outlining how to tackle various GBV challenges and the involvement of stakeholders. Over the past five years, the department has adopted a zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment, appointed a Sexual Harassment Advisor, and ensured swift investigation and dismissal of guilty individuals in reported cases.

Source of Information
South Africa's Report on the Progress Made on the Implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action 2019 -2024
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