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Eswatini is stepping up efforts to prevent sexual harassment and gender-based violence in higher education through stronger collaboration between government, universities and civil society. Stakeholders reviewed research showing that one in four women aged 19–24 has experienced sexual violence, with university students facing a significantly higher risk of sexual assault and discussed strategies to create safer learning environments.

Universities are expected to promote ethics and integrity, yet they are also vulnerable to corruption. This article explores the key drivers and forms of corruption in higher education, including admissions fraud, academic misconduct, political interference, financial abuse, and sexual corruption and examines how these practices undermine trust, fairness, and educational quality.