Interview: Sexual Assault Awareness Week with Duke Rasebopye

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Sexual Assault Awareness Week Campaign with Duke Rasebopye

The breakfast team had a moment to take in an introduction to this week's Sexual Harassment Awareness initiative at the University of Pretoria.

For 25 years, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) has united survivors, advocates and communities in a shared commitment to end sexual assault, abuse and harassment.

This year’s 25th‑anniversary theme, “25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward,” honours the history and growth of the movement while reaffirming our focus on prevention, healing and action.

At the University of Pretoria, Sexual Assault Awareness Week (SAAW) is our campus‑based contribution to this global campaign and to our institutional commitment to a safe, inclusive learning and working environment.

Duke holds a Master's degree in Development Practice and is a dedicated Diversity and Inclusion Specialist at the University of Pretoria.

In his role, he leads initiatives that align with the university's transformation and strategic objectives, focusing on programs that address discrimination, sexual harassment, and gender-based violence.

Duke also serves as the National Chairperson of the Gender Practitioners’ Community of Practice, wh re he collaborates co ba these critic l issues across South Africa's public universities. His activism emphasises leadership development, community-based ntervent ons, res orative justice, a d mentoring young men in navigating their masculinities.

Reach Duke at 0761814181 or duke.rasebopye@up.ac.za
13 Apr English South Africa Society & Culture

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