Protection against violence and sexual harassment
The University of Tirana and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), under the presence of the Rector of the University of Tirana, Prof. Dr. Artan Hoxha and UNDP Representative in Albania, Mrs. Monica Merino, signed on 21.02.2022 an agreement which consists in the protection of academic, administrative staff and UT students from all types of violence.
Both parties will cooperate for the implementation and drafting of joint plans, such as:
- Cooperation to develop a relevant policy and procedures for the prevention and adequate treatment of cases of violence, harassment and sexual harassment in the workplaces of UT educational institutions
- Commitment to raising the necessary resources with the aim of the proper implementation of the policy and procedures at all levels of UT educational institutions
– Providing continuous training for all management levels of UT educational institutions on the policy and procedures against violence and sexual harassment in public educational institutions of UT.
Ms. Merino and the rector of UT, Prof. Dr. Artan Hoxha, emphasized the readiness to make this cooperation effective and long-term.