Student non-discrimination and equality plan
1 Legal basis of the non-discrimination and equality plan
The Act on Equality between Women and Men (609/1986) requires Careeria to draft an equality plan in order to prevent discrimination based on gender or gender expression (identity) in education and training.
The Non-Discrimination Act requires Careeria to have a plan that specifies the administrative and operational practices that will ensure the oversight and fostering of equality. No person shall be discriminated against on the basis of a personal characteristic. In addition to direct and indirect discrimination, the Non-Discrimination Act also defines discrimination as harassment, victimisation and an instruction or order to discriminate.
Careeria is required to assess the achievement of equality and non-discrimination in its operations and take the necessary measures to foster equality and non-discrimination.
The fostering of equality at Careeria is not just a question of ensuring fairness, but also laying the foundation for creating a pleasant, inspiring learning environment. Valuing all expertise and work equally promotes the well-being of students and personnel.
The goal is an equal, collaborative and productive working environment, in which equality is an integral part of our entire operating culture. Fostering equality is the obligation of each and every member of our institution.
Particular attention must be given to attitudes that hinder the achievement of equality and non-discrimination. Discriminatory attitudes are often subliminal and discriminatory structures are difficult to see. Without any changes in attitude, any efforts to foster equality and non-discrimination will only be superficially effective and short-lived.