Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Committee (GEADC)
The University of Crete established the Gender Equality Committee (GEC) in 2020. In 2023, it was renamed the Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Committee (GEADC), with broadened responsibilities to enhance broader rights protection. As an advisory body to the UoC Senate and the School and Department authorities, the GEADC promotes equality and inclusivity in all aspects of academic life. The GEADC's responsibilities include preparing action plans that promote and ensure equality in educational, research, and administrative processes at the University, and submitting annual reports to the Senate. Additionally, the GEADC proposes measures that promote equality and combat sexism, provides information and training to members of the academic community on gender and equality issues, and offers mediation services and support to victims of discrimination or harassment. Furthermore, the GEADC offers modules and conducts seminars and lectures on topics such as gender, sexual orientation, and disability. The aim is to create awareness and eliminate discrimination, while also promoting research on relevant issues.
The University of Crete Gender Equality Committee (GEC) was established by the University Senate in 2020 (434/18.06.2020), according to Greek law (4589/2019).
In 2023 it was renamed to Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Committee (GEADC), according to the law 4957/2022.
As an advisory body to the UoC Senate and the School and Department authorities, the GEADC promotes equality and inclusivity in all aspects of academic life.
The GEADC's responsibilities include:
(i) Preparing action plans that promote and ensure gender equality in educational, research, and administrative processes at the University, and submitting annual reports to the Senate.
(ii) Proposing measures that promote equality and combat sexism.
(iii) Providing information and training to members of the academic community on gender and equality issues.
(iv) Offering mediation services and support to victims of discrimination or harassment.
(v) Promoting modules and conducting seminars and lectures on gender, sexual orientation, disability, and other forms of discrimination, as well as fostering research on relevant issues.