Gender Commission

Overview 

The Gender Commissioner of GRASAG-KNUST is an elected official chosen by the General Assembly during a general election. The Commissioner is responsible for addressing gender-related issues and promoting the integration and participation of all graduate students within GRASAG-KNUST, as well as fostering collaboration with relevant external bodies.

Before assuming office, the Gender Commissioner is required to take the Executive Officer’s Oath and the Oath of Secrecy at a public gathering before the general student body.

This role is central to advancing inclusivity, equity, and representation within the association and ensuring active participation across diverse groups.

 

Responsibilities 

  • The Gender Commissioner is responsible for all gender issues and matters relating to the integration and participation of all postgraduate students within GRASAG and other relevant collaborating bodies.
  • The Gender Commissioner advocates the course and interest of female post graduate students.
  • The Gender Commissioner designs and implements programmes aimed at developing the capacities, skills and knowledge of all post graduate students.
  • The Gender Commissioner improves and strengthens communication and co-operation between both gender.
  • The Gender Commissioner ensures that polices are not inimical to the advancement of post graduate student in general.
  • The Gender Commissioner also performs other functions assigned to her by the executive committee in relation to her office.

Committee members 

  1. Nana Abena A. Kyembonah -Chairperson
  2. Afia Asieduwaa Appiah Kubi
  3. Comfort Yeboah
  4. Owusu-Mensah Jita
  5. Doreen Esinam Agbeko