A new Gender Equality Report by GeoPoll reveals the staggering prevalence of sexual harassment across key African nations, including Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt.
The data paints a troubling picture of the environments where individuals are most vulnerable, with the professional sphere emerging as the primary hotspot.
According to respondents, the workplace is the most frequent site of harassment, cited by 51% of those surveyed.
Educational institutions also present a significant risk, with 32% of respondents identifying schools as a location where sexual harassment occurs.
Perhaps most distressing is the finding that the home is not a guaranteed sanctuary, as 23% of participants reported harassment occurring within domestic settings. This trend of insecurity extends into public and administrative spaces as well. Government offices and "other" unspecified locations were both cited by 21% of respondents, while retail stores followed closely at 20%.
These figures highlight a systemic issue that transcends private and public boundaries, affecting citizens in the very places they seek employment, education, and essential services.
The findings from this four-country survey serve as a critical indicator of the scale of the challenge facing gender equality advocates in 2026.
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