Tertiary education settings have broad reach as places of learning, workplaces and community hubs. Their workforce of upwards of 140 thousand academics and professionals that can influence over 1.4 million students, directly and through their networks.
Many people access tertiary institutions in young adulthood. This period is a critical stage when gender identities, roles and relationships are being formed. Supporting young men and women at this time to establish positive practices has many benefits. Additionally, while violence affects women across the life cycle, it is more prevalent among, and has far-reaching impacts upon, young women.
Engaging entire groups in these settings can achieve wide cultural shifts in attitudes and behaviours towards gender equality and violence.