Equality Unit

The Equality Unit advocates for dignity, respect and inclusion. We provide a safe, welcoming space where students and staff can address issues such as discrimination, harassment, gender-based violence and LGBTQIA+ rights, ensuring that every voice is recognised and valued. 

This is a safe and confidential avenue for addressing unfair discrimination, harassment, victimisation, or abuse. Whether you make a formal complaint or share your experience informally, we ensure your concerns are handled with the utmost sensitivity and professionalism.

Contact us
+27 21 808 3136   
      
To report unfair discrimination and harassment:
[email protected]

To lodge a complaint
https://ciims.sun.ac.za/ReportingPage/​

Our Work

The Division has the following focus areas

The Equality Unit tackles issues impacting the well-being of our university community. We provide support for students and staff who experience unfair discrimination, harassment, victimisation, or gender-based violence. Through counselling, mediation, and training, we work to resolve conflicts and foster a more just and inclusive university environment.

Our Services​​​​

In addition to our advocacy work, we offer comprehensive services that promote holistic well-being across our community, including HIV prevention, testing and counselling. 

Reporting complaints
Report discrimination, harassment, victimisation, or abuse with complete confidentiality and professional support.

HIV counselling and testing
Access free HIV prevention, testing and counselling with guidance from our dedicated HIV manager.

LGBTQIA+ support
Receive nonjudgmental counselling, join discussion groups and attend workshops in a welcoming environment.

Mediation
Resolve conflicts through confidential, collaborative mediation sessions that improve understanding and relationships.

Gender non-violence support
Benefit from training and awareness programmes designed to address and prevent gender-based violence.

Condom distribution
Obtain free male and female condoms at multiple locations on both the Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses.