Silent protest against gender-based violence
CPUT is gearing up for a silent protest to demonstrate support for victims of gender-based violence (GBV) and encourage students and staff to speak out against this behavioural problem.
Standing up for gender equality
Male students were encouraged to speak out in support of gender equality at the launch of CPUT’s HeforShe branch.
Aids drive focussed on awareness and testing
This year World Aids Day on 1 December will be commemorated with a week-long campaign across two of CPUT’s campuses – Bellville and Cape Town.
Higher Education boost for HIV/Aids resource literature
Three books targeting students about HIV/Aids and general wellness have been produced at CPUT and will be rolled out across higher education institutions.
Students commit to fighting Aids epidemic
Students from universities and TVET Colleges around the Western Cape have committed themselves to tackling the Aids epidemic head on by engaging in issues of unprotected sex , sexual and gender-based violence, substance abuse, HIV testing and other free health related services offered at the conference .
CPUT Launches Women’s Health Campaign
The HIV/AIDS Unit has recently launched a women empowerment campaign, ZAZI, which is primarily targeting young ladies between the ages of 16-24.
Men’s health campaign launched
The HIV/AIDS Unit, in partnership with the Campus Health Clinic, the Department of Health and TB/HIV Care Association, has launched a Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Campaign.
