General News of Sunday, 13 October 2019Source: gbconline.comUDS says it will not condone any act of sexual harassmentProf. Emmanuel K. Derbile, Acting Principal of the Wa Campus of UDSThe Acting Principal of the Wa Campus of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Prof. Emmanuel K. Derbile has stated that the management of the University will not condone any acts of sexual harassment in the University. He said victims of sexual harassment should never feel intimidated and entreated them to muster courage and seek the necessary support. Prof. Derbile made the observation when he stood in for the Vice-Chancellor of UDS, Professor Gabriel Ayum Teye at the 27th Matriculation of the University at the Wa Campus in the Upper West Region. Prof Emmanuel Derbile emphasized that no staff has the right to trade grades for sex, saying the University for Development Studies has robust Policy on Sexual Harassment to protect the interest of both staff and students. Commenting on it, the Acting Principal of the Wa Campus of UDS indicated that the University is committed to nip the creeping phenomenon in the bud.

Source: GhanaWeb October 13, 2019 11:37 UTC