Werabe University Gender Affairs Implementation Executive

1. Mainstreaming Gender and HIV/AIDS:

Integrate gender equality and HIV/AIDS awareness into all aspects of the university’s operations, including teaching, learning, training, research, and community services. Identify ways to make the university and surrounding communities more gender-sensitive and implement relevant programs.

2. Awareness and Education:

Raise awareness within the university community about gender issues, harmful traditional practices, reproductive health, and HIV/AIDS. Organize training sessions, seminars, workshops, and events to educate both students and staff.

3. Student Support:

Identify and address challenges faced by female students. Coordinate and follow up on support services such as financial and material assistance (e.g., sanitary and stationery supplies). Facilitate tutorial classes for female students in collaboration with academic departments. Provide psycho-social support to female students and staff, with particular attention to those from emerging regions. Motivate and recognize high-achieving female students through awards and acknowledgment.

4. Policy and Implementation:

Ensure that due attention is given to the selection of women for decision-making positions at various levels within the university. Develop mechanisms to improve women’s participation in leadership roles. Monitor the implementation of affirmative action in the admission of female students and in the recruitment and promotion of academic and administrative staff.

5. Collaboration and Networking:

Establish linkages and collaborate with national and international governmental and non-governmental stakeholders on gender and HIV/AIDS issues. Work closely with other university offices and departments to achieve shared goals.

6. Research and Data:

Conduct research on various aspects of gender and HIV/AIDS. Collect and manage data to monitor the extent to which women contribute to and benefit from all university activities.

Affirmative Action at Werabe University

At Werabe University, as in other public universities in Ethiopia, affirmative action is a key component of the broader policy to promote gender equality. The Gender Affairs and HIV/AIDS Mainstreaming Executive is the primary body responsible for its implementation. The university’s approach to affirmative action is comprehensive, covering both students and staff.

For Students:

Admission:

The university, particularly in its School of Law, sets specific lower GPA requirements for female students, students from emerging regions, and those with disabilities. This affirmative action policy is designed to increase the number of female students in higher education.

Academic Support:

The Gender Affairs Executive provides a range of support services for female students, including

Ø  Tutorial classes in collaboration with academic departments to assist with coursework.

Ø  Financial and material aid such as sanitary and stationery supplies, and financial assistance for needy students.

Ø  Psycho-social support for female students, particularly those from emerging regions who may face additional challenges.

Mentorship and Motivation:

The university fosters a supportive environment by organizing events where junior female students can learn from their senior peers. It also recognizes and motivates high-achieving female students through awards and acknowledgment programs.

For Staff:

Recruitment and Promotion:

The university’s policies, aligned with the national framework, emphasize affirmative action in employment. This seeks to address the historical underrepresentation of women in academic and administrative roles.

Leadership Positions:

A key element of affirmative action at Werabe University is ensuring that women are given due consideration for decision-making and leadership positions at all levels. The Gender Affairs Executive develops mechanisms to increase women’s participation in these roles.

Overall Goal:

The aim is to move beyond merely providing equal opportunities toward achieving equal outcomes. This involves actively increasing the representation of women among academic and administrative staff, especially in leadership positions. Affirmative action at Werabe University is viewed as a vital tool to correct existing gender imbalances, foster inclusivity, and ensure that both female students and staff fully participate in and contribute to the university community.

Services Offered by the Child Daycare Centers

Ø  Full-day and part-time care: Supervision and care for children during working hours or part of the day.

Ø  Infant and toddler care: Feeding, diaper changing, and playtime for babies and toddlers.

Ø  Preschool education: Early learning programs to prepare children for school.

Ø  After-school programs: Care and activities for school-age children after regular school hours.