Yaşar University Gender Equality Plan (GEP)
The Yaşar University Gender Equality Plan (GEP) has been developed within the framework of the “Linking Research and Innovation for Gender Equality (CALIPER)” project (https://caliper-project.eu/), funded under the Horizon 2020 Programme. Yaşar University CALIPER team drafted the plan taking into consideration the results of the internal and external analysis conducted, the institutional strategic change scenarios prepared, and the takeaways from the multi-stakeholder dialogues and the meetings with top and middle management organized in the GEP development process.
The Gender Equality Action Plan was designed in parallel with Yaşar University’s ethical principles, strategic goals, and research strategy. The steps are determined in line with the needs and goals of Yaşar University.
The Gender Equality Action Plan aims to develop and reinforce institutional structures dedicated to promoting greater gender inclusivity through activities such as capacity-building trainings, awareness-raising campaigns, monitoring, and reporting. Additionally, it shows how Yaşar University meets the eligibility criteria of Horizon Europe and emphasizes Yaşar University’s dedication to and alignment with the European Commission’s Gender Equality Strategy for the period 2020-2025.
The actions are grouped under 6 main action areas:
- Human Resources
- Gender Equality in Recruitment and Career Progression
- Institutional Governance
- Gender balance in leadership and decision-making
- Research
- Integration of the Gender Dimension into Research
- Teaching
- Integration of the Gender Dimension into Teaching
- Institutional Communication
- Gender-sensitive institutional communication
- Sexual Harassment & Gender-Based Violence
- Prevention of sexual harassment and gender-based violence
During the development process, an online questionnaire, face-to-face interviews, focus groups, participatory workshops, and other meetings were conducted, involving more than 135 participants from various departments of the university. Additionally, the Gender Equality Working Group was established with the participation of faculty members, administrative staff, and managers from different faculties and departments of our university.
The Gender Equality Plan of the Yaşar University is a public document available via the following link: