POS Foundation raises alarm over student cohabitation, sexual harassment on university campuses

Mr Osei Owusu said cohabitation was particularly prevalent at the University of Education, Winneba and the University of Cape Coast, although the study also identified sexual harassment concerns at other institutions.

The Perfector of Sentiments (POS) Foundation has raised concerns over student cohabitation and sexual harassment in some of Ghana’s public universities, warning that the practices could undermine efforts to create safe learning environments.

Sexual harassment remains a concern The POS Foundation cited data from the National Development Planning Commission's 2023 report showing that 131 cases of sexual harassment were reported to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service between 2016 and 2021.