Higher education institutions lack the relevant structures to address gender-based violence and sexual assault among students and, instead, focus on “bread-and-butter” issues such as providing free education and accommodation.
In recent years, university students across the country have taken to the streets, some bare-chested , to raise awareness about violence against women. “There isn’t enough data. Most information is outdated and dates back to 10 or more years ago,” she said. “There is only one recent study at Wits University. The difficulties that are faced by students at universities are not getting the attention they deserve.”
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