The centre’s research interest covers the following thematic areas:

• Gender, Sexuality and HIV/AIDS
• Gender and Reproductive Health
• Gender, Violence and Conflict
• Gender, Science and Technology
• Gender, Education and Management
• Gender, Agriculture and Rural Development
• Gender and Environment
• Gender, Human Rights, Governance and Democracy
• Gender, Language and Religion
• Gender, Poverty and Human Security
• Gender and Good Governance
• Child Rights, Survival and Youth Development
• Child Rights, Survival and Youth Development
• Gender, Social Policy and Sustainable Development
• Women/Human Rights and Access to Justice
• Gender Equity in the Workplace

The Centre draws on Expertise of its associates across the University Faculties, Colleges and Units for the above listed Research Workgroup for maximum result.