The Directorate is committed to promoting gender equity and ensuring that inclusive practices are integrated into all aspects of the University’s academic and administrative life. Since its establishment, the Directorate has focused on addressing gender imbalances, strengthening institutional capacity, and creating an environment where both staff and students can thrive.
Our Mission
To be recognized internationally as an icon in Gender Mainstreaming in Higher Education.
Our Vision
To be a centre of excellence that creates and sustains a culture of gender sensitivity and equity for the benefit of Ghana and the international community.
Our Goal
To promote and facilitate gender equity, equality and women's empowerment at the University of Education, Winneba.
Five core functions
Designed to embed gender responsiveness across every level of university life — from policy to classroom to community.
Strengthening the University's capacity to deal with gender issues
Assisting in developing gender-responsive structures
Promoting a healthy gender climate on campus
Initiating processes to bridge the male/female representation gap
Creating an enabling environment for successful gender mainstreaming
Advancing women's leadership through mentoring and development
Active across the University
Supporting students and staff across Winneba and every satellite campus.
Programmes & outreach
From the lecture theatre to the airwaves, our work reaches students, staff and communities across the Central Region.
Training
- Gender sensitization & awareness
- Gender capacity building
- Staff professional development
- Gender mainstreaming workshops
Support
- Mentoring schemes for Senior Members
- Scholarships & financial aid
- Educational campaigns on GBV
- UEW Gender Club
Outreach
- Radio talk shows on Radio Windy Bay
- Gender newsletters, flyers & posters
- NGO partnerships in deprived communities
- Sensitization of school children & youth
Ready to engage with the
Directorate?
Whether you're a student, member of staff, partner organisation or community group — we'd love to hear from you.