The National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values has urged the University of Ghana (UG) to urgently review its new gender policy introducing gender-neutral pronouns.
Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Coalition, made the call in a statement during a media engagement in Accra.
He said the policy was announced by Professor Gordon Akanzuwine Awandare, Pro-Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic and Student Affairs, during the launch of the University’s new five-year strategic plan.
The statement quoted Prof. Awandare as saying: “One of the significant changes is our shift towards a gender-inclusive stance. The language has been updated to reflect more inclusive terms, moving away from solely ‘he’ or ‘she’ references.”
According to Prof. Awandare, the revision forms part of the Vice-Chancellor’s vision to create a vibrant and responsive governance and management system, while aligning the University’s regulations with current and emerging national and institutional policies.
The Coalition, however, reminded the University that Ghana’s laws recognised only male and female genders.
“We urge you to consider the potential legal and social implications of implementing such a policy. It may lead to conflict with existing laws, potentially jeopardising the university’s reputation and operations,” Apostle Onyinah said.
He appealed to the University to review and amend the policy, noting that its current provisions were inconsistent with national regulations.
The Coalition also called on the Office of the Vice-Chancellor to respond to its letter concerning the matter.
GNA
