Promoting Gender Equality: OSTIM Technical University’s Commitment to Empowering Women and Girls
The Importance of Gender Equality
Women and girls constitute half of the global population and embody half of humanity’s potential. Despite this, gender inequality continues to impede social progress worldwide. Achieving gender equality requires eliminating discrimination and violence against women and girls, ensuring their equal participation in decision-making, and empowering them across all sectors of society.
Comprehensive Gender Equality Framework
OSTIM Technical University is dedicated to fostering an environment of equality and inclusivity. To achieve this:
- Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Laws: We advocate for and enforce robust legal frameworks that prohibit all forms of gender-based discrimination across workplaces, educational institutions, and healthcare systems.
- Women's Rights Protection: Legal protections for women's rights—such as property ownership, inheritance, and access to credit—are prioritized to dismantle systemic barriers to equality.
Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence
OSTIM Technical University is resolute in its efforts to address gender-based violence through:
- Action Plans for Prevention: National-level strategies are implemented to combat domestic violence, sexual harassment, and human trafficking.
- Support for Survivors: We provide safe spaces, hotlines, shelters, and access to justice, medical care, and psychosocial support for those affected by gender-based violence.
Economic Empowerment of Women
Economic empowerment is central to OSTIM Technical University’s gender equality agenda:
- Access to Employment and Fair Wages: Women are provided with equal opportunities in employment, ensuring they receive fair pay and equitable treatment in the workplace.
- Support for Female Entrepreneurship: Training, microfinance opportunities, and mentorship programs are available to women aspiring to lead in entrepreneurial ventures.
- Work-Life Balance Policies: OSTIM Technical University promotes policies such as paid parental leave and affordable childcare services to enable women to thrive professionally while managing family responsibilities.
Empowering Women, Advancing Society
OSTIM Technical University recognizes that gender equality is not just a moral imperative but also a critical foundation for sustainable development. Through legislative advocacy, preventive measures against violence, and initiatives to empower women economically, we strive to create a more equitable and inclusive society for all.
Global and Regional Partnerships
OSTIM Technical University fosters global and regional partnerships to share best practices, resources, and knowledge on promoting gender equality. OSTIM Technical University supports international agreements and collaborations that advance women's rights, and ensure that gender equality is integrated into development cooperation and humanitarian aid efforts.
These policies aim to create an environment where women and girls can fully realize their rights and potentials. By addressing structural inequalities and promoting gender equality across all areas of life, these recommendations contribute to the broader goal of sustainable and inclusive development.
Policy for Women Applications and Entry
OSTIM Technical University has a policy that ensures fair treatment regarding women’s applications, acceptance, and participation at the university. According to OSTIM Technical University Academic Session 2024/2025, including previous academic years, it is explicitly stated that there is no gender-based discrimination.
In 2024-2025 Academic Year, the majority of student enrollments at UKM were female, with 2,262 female students out of a total of 8,491 students. This represents an increase from 2023-2024 Academic Year, where 1,949 female students were enrolled out of 7,477 total active students. This data reflects the university’s commitment to promoting gender equality and inclusivity, further supporting Sustainable Development Goal 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
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OSTIM Technical University: Number of students, distribution of female students and number of students receiving scholarships according to scholarship rates for the Academic Years |
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Academic Years |
2023-2024 |
2024-2025 |
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Number of Female Students |
1,949 |
2,262 |
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Total Number Students |
7,477 |
8,491 |
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Ratio of female students to total number of students |
%26.07 |
%26.64 |
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Number of Female Students with 100% Scholarship |
405 |
448 |
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Number of Students With 100% Scholarship |
1,459 |
1,548 |
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Ratio of female students With 100% Scholarship to total number of students With 100% Scholarship |
%27.76 |
%28.94 |
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Number of Female Students with 50% Scholarship |
1,544 |
1,814 |
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Number of Students with 50% Scholarship |
6,018 |
6,943 |
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Ratio of female students With 50% Scholarship to total number of students With 50% Scholarship |
%25.66 |
% 26.13 |
Policy on Reporting Discrimination From Educational/ Employment Disadvantage
This Code of Practice aims to explain the procedures for handling complaints and preventing sexual harassment that can be taken and implemented on staff, students and outsiders who deal with UKM; This Code of Practice serves as a reference for Heads of Departments and Officers regarding the conduct of sexual harassment as well as the actions that can be taken by the parties involved in dealing with the conduct of sexual harassment in the workplace.