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BOKU is about to implement a long-term process of Diversity Strategy to promote gender balance in all organizational
units, create an environment free of discrimination and with equal opportunities for all students and
staff members, and establish a diversity-oriented organizational culture.
4.1.2.6. UNISTRA
The University of Strasbourg (Unistra) has been institutionally committed to gender equality policies since
2009, setting in 2021 a vice-presidency for gender equality with the ambition to implement systemic institutional
changes in the coming years. The aim is to guarantee a serene working and study environment for all staff
and students. The Equality-Parity-Diversity unit is in charge of implementing dedicated actions. A network of
Equality correspondents is being built to disseminate the equality-parity-diversity policy in each departments
and central services of the university.
Since 2009, the comparative situation between men and women report provides information on gender-segregated
data of the institution‘s staff and enables actions to be adapted to move towards greater equality. Specific
measures have been taken with regard to recruitment committees: a proportion of at least 40% of members of
the same sex must be respected. In addition, the University of Strasbourg has specific measures in place to support
parenthood and offers female faculty the opportunity to spread their reduction in service due to maternity
leave over two consecutive years.
Gender Equality Plan (2021-2023)
A Gender Equality Plan (GEP) has been established for 2021-2023. It covers the prevention of gender pay gaps,
the guarantee of equal access for women and men to trades, jobs and promotions, the work-life balance issues,
the sexual harassment and anti-discrimination policies and the equality actions towards students.
LISTENING AND SUPPORT UNIT FOR VICTIMS AND
WITNESSES OF SEXIST, SEXUAL AND HOMOPHOBIC
VIOLENCE
The fight against all forms of sexist, sexual and homophobic violence is a priority
for the University. A mechanism has been deployed since 2018, including a listening
and support unit for victims as well as a support and counseling unit for faculties.
Awareness activities on this specific issue are offered each year to students as
well as members of the university.
The staff training in professional equality between women and men
Continuous training on gender issues is organized for all staff members. Two levels are offered each year. Sessions
are also organized for the awareness of unconscious bias among selection committee juries.
Awareness-raising events
• The equality week, each year in March
• International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, each year in November
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