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Gender Equality Policy

Introduction

At the Vicdan Foundation, we consider gender equality as a fundamental component of human rights and a key to sustainable development. This document outlines our foundation's commitments and policies towards achieving gender equality.

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to present the principles and strategies established to promote and support gender equality. Our aim is to ensure that all individuals have equal rights, opportunities, and responsibilities regardless of their gender.

Principles

  • Equality and Justice: We operate with the belief that all individuals have equal rights. We stand against gender discrimination and fight against all forms of inequality.

  • Participation: We create and support opportunities for equal participation of women and men in social and economic life.

  • Awareness and Education: We organize educational programs and workshops to raise awareness on gender equality and emphasize it in our educational content.

  • Policies and Practices: We uphold gender equality in our internal policies and take measures against workplace gender discrimination. We ensure equal representation of women and men in management and decision-making processes.

Strategies

  • Education and Awareness: We organize seminars, conferences, and educational programs to increase gender equality awareness across all sectors of society.

  • Research and Reporting: We conduct research on gender equality issues, prepare reports, and share these findings with the public.

  • Collaborations: We develop joint projects on gender equality by collaborating with civil society organizations, government institutions, and international organizations.

  • Monitoring and Evaluation: We regularly monitor and evaluate the impact of our policies and projects on gender equality.

Application Areas of Our Gender Equality Policy
Within the Foundation’s Internal Structure:

  • We organize regular programs to educate and raise awareness among our employees about gender equality.

  • We monitor the gender balance of our staff and encourage women to advance into management positions.

  • We arrange working conditions to meet the needs of both women and men.

In Program Activities:

  • We analyze gender roles and relations in our programs and integrate these analyses into program planning.

  • We collect gender-specific data in all our programs and use this data to develop equitable policies.

  • We take necessary measures to ensure that both women and men benefit equally from our programs.

In Policy, Advocacy, and Communication Activities:

  • We utilize our work on gender equality in advocacy efforts and work towards legal and policy changes in this area.

  • We organize campaigns to inform the public and raise awareness on gender equality issues.

  • In all our communication activities, we use gender-sensitive language and promote messages that encourage gender equality.

Conclusion

As the Vicdan Foundation, we declare our commitment to gender equality and our efforts in this area with this position statement. By considering gender equality in all our activities, we will continue to work towards a more just and equal society.

Vicdan Foundation
12/07/2024

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