The Centre for Gender, Humanitarian and Development Studies: Driving Policy and Practice

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Central to the university’s SDG 5 initiatives is the Centre for Gender, Humanitarian and Development Studies (CGHDS), a dynamic hub advancing women’s rights, social inclusion, and development research. The Centre provides targeted women’s access schemes that include mentorship programmes, scholarships, and leadership training, all designed to empower women in fields where they are traditionally underrepresented.

CGHDS also provides evidence-based support for female applicants in science, technology, and other male-dominated disciplines, ensuring that every qualified woman receives the guidance, encouragement, and institutional backing to succeed. Through university outreach programmes and strategic collaborations with other universities, NGOs, and government agencies, the Centre participates in national and regional campaigns that advocate for women’s participation in education, leadership, and policy development.



Building Alliances for Gender Equality

Redeemer’s University recognizes that gender equality cannot be achieved in isolation. Through the CGHDS, the university maintains partnerships and networks with government institutions, private sector organizations, and coalitions of civil society groups, working collectively on issues relating to gender, humanitarian response, and sustainable development.

These collaborations have led to research projects, advocacy campaigns, and community-based interventions that amplify women’s voices and promote inclusive development. The university’s commitment to partnership mirrors SDG 5’s call for systemic change through collaboration and shared responsibility.



Policies that Protect and Empower

Beyond outreach and academic representation, Redeemer’s University maintains robust gender-sensitive policies that protect the rights and dignity of every woman on campus. The university enforces a non-discriminatory policy against women in all aspects of academic and professional life and ensures zero tolerance for gender-based discrimination or harassment.

Equally significant is the university’s whistleblower protection policy, which safeguards individuals who report discrimination from any form of educational or employment disadvantage. These measures reflect Redeemer’s University’s proactive stance on creating a safe, equitable, and empowering environment for women to learn, work, and lead.



A Model for Gender-Inclusive Excellence

From record-breaking female graduates to structural policies and partnerships that promote gender equity, Redeemer’s University continues to demonstrate that empowering women strengthens entire communities. Through its teaching, research, and outreach, the university stands as a model of gender inclusion in higher education, where opportunities are created not through privilege, but through purpose.

As Redeemer’s University continues its journey toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it reaffirms its mission: to be a place where every woman has equal access, every voice is heard, and every dream is within reach.

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