Gender Equality
Necmettin Erbakan University embraces gender equality as an institutional value and operates with a commitment to fairness and equity in education, research, and community service processes. Our university aims to strengthen the perspective of gender equality in academic and administrative structures to ensure equal access to rights, opportunities, and resources for both women and men. In this context, various educational programs, research projects, and awareness campaigns that promote gender equality are implemented.
The Importance of Gender Equality
Gender equality is not only vital for improving the quality of life for individuals but also serves as one of the fundamental pillars of social development and sustainable growth. Equal rights for women and men play a critical role in ensuring social justice across sectors such as employment, education, politics, and social life. Necmettin Erbakan University actively develops policies to eliminate gender-based disparities and to promote the full participation of women in all areas of society. These efforts are supported by practices that strengthen equal opportunities among both academic staff and students.
Gender Equality in Education
Our university offers educational programs that raise awareness on gender equality and places great importance on cultivating conscious and informed generations. Our curricula are enriched with courses and activities designed to eliminate gender-based discrimination, enabling students to develop critical thinking skills about gender issues. In addition, we aim to address gender imbalances by encouraging women’s increased participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields through targeted projects.
Gender Equality in the Workforce
Necmettin Erbakan University implements policies that promote gender equality in recruitment and career development processes for both academic and administrative staff. Our university takes concrete steps to increase the number of female academics and administrators, ensuring gender diversity in decision-making processes. Equality in the workforce is made possible through mechanisms that support the career development of both female and male staff, and women’s active participation in professional life is encouraged through practices such as flexible working hours and parental leave.
Raising Social Awareness
Our university conducts awareness-raising activities to promote gender equality in all areas of social life. Student clubs, seminars, and panel discussions are organized to increase consciousness around gender-related issues. Social responsibility projects addressing problems faced by women, programs aimed at combating violence, and initiatives to ensure equal opportunities all reflect Necmettin Erbakan University’s strong sense of social responsibility.
Gender Equality Strategy
The gender equality strategy of Necmettin Erbakan University has been developed in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By embracing SDG 5 – “Achieve Gender Equality” – our university conducts various projects and research initiatives that promote gender equality both within the institution and in society at large. In line with this strategy, comprehensive programs are being implemented to empower women and ensure their access to equal opportunities in all spheres of life.
