UNESCO
Safe On Campus
29–30 September 2026
Online. Free. English and French
Our programme
Two days of learning, dialogue and collaboration
The African forum on safeguarding in institutions of higher learning brings together leading voices from across Africa to explore how safeguarding can strengthen institutions of higher learning. Participation is free and open to universities, higher education institutions, students, safeguarding practitioners, researchers, policymakers and education professionals.
Featured Speakers
Hear from renowned voices across higher education, safeguarding, policy and youth leadership
Qun Chen
Teresa Omondi-Adeitan
Forum for African Women Educationalists
Marlaine Ahouanye
University of Abomey-Calavi
Quentin Wodon
UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa
Irine Akite
Gulu University
Alphonse Affo
University of Abomey-Calavi
Online workshops and advice sessions with experienced safeguarding practitioners
Sessions and activities will cover topics such as:
- Leadership and organisational culture
- Safeguarding in research and knowledge production
- Developing effective safeguarding measures
- Responding to safeguarding concern
Organising Committee
