Anti-discrimination procedure

The aim of introducing the Anti-Discrimination Procedure at UMCS is ‘to support the efforts which foster positive interactions among all members of UMCS community, especially by preventing any instances of discrimination and unequal treatment’. Its purpose is also to promote the equality, tolerance and respect for diversity, as well as to strengthen the relations between the members of the academic community of the University based on the principle of anti-discrimination and respect for personal dignity.

The Procedure determines the methods of reporting potential instances of discrimination by any Member of the academic community (employees of any kind and level, doctoral students and students) and how they are handled. It also highlights that ‘Any member of the UMCS community who experiences discrimination is entitled to anticipate the University to take measures aimed at eliminating such occurrences, minimise their impact, and apply legal sanctions against individuals responsible for such violations’.

 Among the actions undertaken by the University as part of their anti-discrimination policy is appointing the Faculty Consultants, whose task is to support and help the members of the academic community affected by discriminating behaviours on University premises or related to its activity.

The Procedure has been developed by the Equality Team after having consulted a wide circle of representatives of the UMCS academic community. The adoption of the Anti-Discrimination Procedure is one of activities undertaken to implement the Gender Equality Plan at UMCS.

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