… In this section, you will find basic information on gender equality plans (GEPs), definitions of different terms used in the gender equality in academia and research (GEAR) tool, and … ACT (Communities of PraACTice for Accelerating Gender Equality and Institutional Change in Research and Innovation …
… section Videos and webinars Tools and resources A gender equality plan (GEP) will be concluded at some point. However, this is not ‘the end’ of promoting gender equality in your organisation. It is important to understand … development of the organisation in the direction of gender equality is never finished. You are entering a new cycle now. …
… parts of the change process . As you know by now, a gender equality plan (GEP) will typically address several issues at … on indicators’ (see Horizon Europe Guidance on Gender Equality Plans , pp. 23–27). More explicitly, it is specified … and associated policy frameworks that impact on gender equality in R & I [research and innovation]’ (see Horizon …
… and resources Ready, steady, go! Having set up the gender equality plan (GEP) (see step 3 ), you are ready to start its … As highlighted in the recommendations of the ‘Gender equality network in the European research area’ (GENERA) … helpful to involve people in the wider GEP group (gender equality committee, strategic department) who can provide …
… resources After carrying out an assessment of the gender equality status quo (see step 2 ) in your organisation, you can start setting up a gender equality plan (GEP). When developing the GEP, keep in mind … with them, and thereby raising awareness of gender equality and gaining support for the implementation of the …
… is currently doing in terms of promoting gender equality, internally and with regard to external … organisation’s strengths and weaknesses concerning gender equality. Based on these results, you will be able to develop … objectives and a set of targeted measures for your gender equality plan (GEP) (step 3). The comprehensiveness of this …
… and resources Once you have realised that promoting gender equality is crucial for both your funding activities and your … this will influence the scope and purpose of your gender equality plan (GEP). Therefore, start analysing your funding … funding body is not experienced with implementing gender equality measures and/or you are a beginner regarding the …
… research funding bodies that want to develop a gender equality plan (GEP) in order to increase gender fairness in … funding bodies? What can be done to promote gender equality: where can you become active within your … including universities, for addressing gender equality in a systematic manner, including the integration of …
… management, monitoring and evaluation of a gender equality plan (GEP) are manifold and frequent. Some … of ways. It is important to state that work on gender equality does not usually happen rapidly and may appear slow, … years. In the following, challenges in relation to gender equality work and GEPs are pointed out. Suggestions on how to …
… their members. The strategic goal of introducing a gender equality plan (GEP) is to integrate gender equality into the regular rules, procedures and practices of … in Research Institutions – Enhancing excellence, gender equality and efficiency in research and innovation . Let’s …
… institutions, the European Commission considers a Gender Equality Plan as a set of actions aiming at: Conducting … to articulate a strategic view aimed at achieving gender equality. Initiatives such as adhering to a Charter or adopting general gender equality objectives do not constitute per se a gender …
… of Horizon Europe, the European Commission made gender equality plans (GEPs) a basic requirement for participation … set of commitments and actions that aim to promote gender equality in an organisation through a process of structural … all relevant stakeholders and tackles several gender equality issues in your organisation. Therefore, GEPs should …
… PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework The Federal Law for … covered by the Equal Treatment Act, which foresees gender equality rather than affirmative action. Between the end of … Act contains a number of laws pertaining to gender equality and covers all public universities in Austria. It …
… PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework Belgium has specific laws and policies in place to improve gender equality in research institutions (research and … 2016–2020, several priority areas were defined for gender equality. These included balanced participation of women and …
… PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework As of August 2021, … place any laws or regulations explicitly promoting gender equality in research and innovation. Policy framework The … in education and research is the Strategic Plan for the Equality of Women and Men in Education 2018-2020, replacing …
… PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework The Gender Equality Act [1] was adopted in 2004 and last amended in … It includes several references to the promotion of gender equality in research and innovation, as outlined below. § 10. …