DIVERSITY UNIT

 

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Dr. Ikupa Moses Mwandambo

Head, Diversity Unit

Welcome to the Diversity Unit at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE). The Diversity Unit is dedicated to promoting equity, equality, and inclusion across all aspects of College life. Our mandate is to ensure that issues of gender, sex, ethnicity, and disability are mainstreamed into teaching, learning, research, and institutional practices. We firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive academic environment strengthens scholarship, nurtures mutual respect, and enhances social justice.

Through research, training, advocacy, and outreach activities, the Unit works closely with students, academic staff, and the wider community to address inequalities and foster inclusive practices. We also take a leading role in combating gender-based violence and sexual harassment while empowering women and nurturing young generations to become champions of equity and equality.

We invite all members of the DUCE community and our partners to engage with the Diversity Unit as we work together to create a safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environment for all.

 

Welcome Message from the Head of Diversity Unit

 

Welcome to the Diversity Unit at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE). The Diversity Unit is dedicated to promoting equity, equality, and inclusion across all aspects of College life. Our mandate is to ensure that issues of gender, sex, ethnicity, and disability are mainstreamed into teaching, learning, research, and institutional practices. We firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive academic environment strengthens scholarship, nurtures mutual respect, and enhances social justice.

Through research, training, advocacy, and outreach activities, the Unit works closely with students, academic staff, and the wider community to address inequalities and foster inclusive practices. We also take a leading role in combating gender-based violence and sexual harassment while empowering women and nurturing young generations to become champions of equity and equality.

We invite all members of the DUCE community and our partners to engage with the Diversity Unit as we work together to create a safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environment for all.

About the Diversity Unit

The Diversity Unit, formerly known as the Gender Unit, was established in 2013. The Unit coordinates and mainstreams issues of equity and equality with regard to gender, sex, ethnicity, and disability across the College. The Unit serves as a central mechanism for promoting inclusion, gender responsiveness, and social justice within DUCE’s academic and administrative structures.

Mandate and Core Functions

The Diversity Unit spearheads the mainstreaming of gender and inclusion through the following activities:

  1. Research on gender, equity, and inclusion

  2. Training and capacity-building initiatives

  3. Campaigns against gender-based violence (GBV)

  4. Women empowerment programmes

  5. Community outreach services

  6. Advisory support to academic and administrative units

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Student Engagement and Gender Club

The Unit plays a vital role in nurturing young generations on issues of equity and equality. Through the Students’ Gender Club, members actively participate in:

  1. Creating awareness on sexual harassment

  2. Educating peers on the consequences and implications of GBV

  3. Promoting respectful and inclusive campus culture      

     

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The Gender Desk

In June 2022, DUCE launched the Gender Desk with the aim of creating a safe and supportive learning and teaching environment.

The Gender Desk serves as a trusted and confidential platform for:

  1. Handling cases of gender-based violence

  2. Managing sexual harassment issues at the workplace

  3. Providing guidance and referrals related to gender concerns

 

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Gender Research Centre (GRC)

The DUCE Gender Research Centre (GRC) was established in August 2022 under the Diversity Unit to strengthen research and training activities in gender studies. The Centre’s mission is to support action towards enhancing gender equality and the status of women, with a strong focus on education and social transformation.

 

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Objectives of the Gender Research Centre

The GRC aims to:

  1. Develop research on gender approaches in education

  2. Cultivate innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to gender studies

  3. Examine gender differences in educational achievement, attainment, and experiences

  4. Understand how gender disparities influence:

    1. Labour market outcomes

    2. Family and social relations

    3. Politics and governance

    4. Environmental engagement

    5. Health outcomes

The Centre aspires to become a national and regional hub for research and training, supporting feminisms and social movements that challenge normative constructions of gender and social norms

 

Core Areas of the Gender Research Centre

The Gender Research Centre focuses on the following key areas:

  1. Research on gender and women’s issues

  2. Integration of gender theory into curricula

  3. Gender-related publications

  4. Educational and scientific activities

  5. Conducting conferences, seminars, and symposiums at national and international levels

  6. Organizing public lectures, seminars, and academic events open to students and the wider community

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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