To strive toward gender equity, transformative thinking, action and leadership, in building productive citizenship at the Durban University of Technology, through networking with all other gender related bodies both internal and external, thereby creating a climate of sharing and caring.

Vision:     To strive toward gender equity through transformative thinking and action

Mission: The Gender Forum will endeavour to:

• foster an environment which is gender-sensitive;
• empower the DUT community through capacity building and awareness of gender-related issues;
• promote an institution free of all forms of harassment and inequalities;
• participate in the development and review of gender-related policies and strategies;
• develop and promote ethical leadership to build productive citizenship; and
• network with internal and external bodies through

Benefits of joining the Gender Forum include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Self-empowerment: You can attend capacity building workshops, seminars, that are organised and funded by the Gender Forum.
• Participation: You can participate in activities that draw attention to gender-related issues and contribute to the DUT community g. Silent Protest, 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, Stem Outreach Programmes etc.
• Representation: The Gender Forum represents its members at different institutional committees g. Employment, Equity and Skills Development, TENUSA
• Self-actualisation: As an individual, it benefits you personally in that you are contributing to raising awareness of gender and transformation issues at DUT and the community g. Sexual Assault Awareness.
• Professional Profile: Contributes to your community engagement, showing that you are engaged in DUT forums outside of your core duties.
• Outreach Programmes: Join the Gender Forum in their outreach programmes to Bonela Secondary School. St Theresa’s Boy’s Home and St Martins Home for Children

The subscriptions are kept to a minimum of R50 per month, and the value of training, events, and other activities outweighs the monthly subscription by far

The Gender Forum is open to all staff members, all genders, academic and administrative.

If you are passionate about gender equity and transformation, and believe that you can make a  difference  in  your  own  life  and  in the  lives  of others,

Please join  the  DUT Gender  Forum  today

Constitution of the Gender Forum
Gender Forum Membership Form
Gender Forum Fun Walk 2018 invite