The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Ho Technical University (HTU) in the Volta Region, Professor Christopher Mensah, has called on managers of hotels and higher education institutions to respond promptly to reports of sexual harassment and abuse.
He said unclear procedures for handling such cases in workplaces and educational institutions often discouraged victims from reporting incidents to the appropriate authorities.
Professor Mensah made the call at an inaugural lecture on the topic, “Hidden Curriculum: Toxic Socialisation in Ghana’s Higher Education and Hospitality Sectors”, held at the university on Friday.
The lecture was the second inaugural lecture in the history of the university.
Professor Mensah, a distinguished academic in hospitality and tourism, said reports of sexual harassment and abuse must be handled with the utmost confidentiality to protect victims and encourage others to speak out.
He expressed concern that some reported cases were discussed openly in lecture halls and offices, exposing victims to embarrassment and making them reluctant to seek help. Read More.
FROM SAMUEL AGBEWODE, HO
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