Initiative 1.1. Inclusive Gender Equality

What is it about?

This initiative aims to establish coherent, cross-sectoral gender equality policies in Austria’s higher education and research area, aligning with European developments.

The initiative supports an ongoing, cross-sectoral dialogue to foster exchange and cooperation among key stakeholders. It increases awareness of structural inequalities and the various forms and impacts of gender-based violence.

This initiative supports the consideration of the gender dimension and diversity aspects in the fields of research, technology and innovation (RTI).

Goals & Key Activities

• Developing and implementing a framework for institutional Codes of Conduct to address and prevent gender-based violence in science and research;
• Continuing a structured Gender Equality Dialogue to further develop inclusive Gender Equality Plans and to foster gender and diversity competence;
• Supporting the systematic integration of the gender dimension and diversity aspects into research, technology, and innovation (RTI) content.

Who is involved?

• Federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research (BMFWF)
• Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI)
• Federal Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism (BMWET)
• Representatives of Higher Education and Research (Funding) Institutions
• Gender and Diversity Networks

Expected impact

• Improved protection and conditions for tackling gender-based violence in academia and research;
• Stronger structures and conditions for sustained knowledge exchange and networking, supporting gender and diversity competence;
• Enhanced integration of the gender dimension and diversity aspects in research, technology and innovation content, especially in key technologies.