SDG 5: Gender Equality
New Vision University promotes gender equality through institutional policies, inclusive practices, and awareness-raising initiatives that support equal opportunities, safety, and well-being for women. The University fosters a respectful and equitable environment for students and staff, while contributing to broader societal awareness on gender equality and women’s rights.
Policies and Institutional Commitment (Targets 5.1, 5.c)
NVU ensures a strong institutional framework for gender equality through policies and governance mechanisms that promote non-discrimination and equal opportunities.
Key Actions and Indicators:
- Implementation of Diversity and Equality Policy (DEP)
- Adoption of a Gender Equality Plan (GEP)
- Institutional commitment to non-discrimination and equal treatment
- Monitoring and addressing cases related to discrimination and inequality
Gender Equality in Access and Participation (Targets 5.1, 5.5)
The University promotes equal access to education and participation in academic and institutional life, ensuring an inclusive environment for all students and staff.
Key Actions and Indicators:
- Equal access to educational opportunities regardless of gender
- Inclusive academic environment supporting diverse student needs
- Promotion of equal opportunities in participation and decision-making
Work-Life Balance and Supportive Environment (Target 5.4)
The University supports gender equality through policies that promote work-life balance and shared responsibilities.
- 47% of the university’s academic staff is female
- 70% of administrative staff is female
- 5 out of 10 management bodies’ members are female
- 8 out of 10 administrative units are headed by females
Key Actions:
- Parental leave policies for mothers, fathers, and non-gestational parents;
- Flexible work arrangements and remote work options;
- Supportive institutional environment for balancing professional and personal responsibilities.
Institutional Action – Legal Clinic on Combating Violence Against Women (Target 5.2)
New Vision University organized a legal clinic focused on combating violence against women, aimed at strengthening students’ understanding of legal protection mechanisms and support systems for victims. The initiative addressed international standards, relevant legal frameworks, and practical aspects of responding to violence, while contributing to awareness-raising and professional preparation in this field.
SDG 5 Targets Addressed
- 5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere
- 5.2 Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls
- 5.4 Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure and social protection policies, and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate.
- 5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life.
- 5.c Adopt and strengthen policies for gender equality