Gender Equality, Equal treatment, Inclusion and Accessibility
Guidelines for Gender Equality, Equal Treatment, Inclusion and Accessibility
Åbo Akademi University works for everyone to feel safe, respected, and included in both their work and their studies. The purpose of these guidelines is to promote gender equality, equal treatment, inclusion and accessibility in line with the University’s values; knowledge, community, enabling, and sustainability, as well as its strategic objectives.
The guidelines serve as a guidance document for the entire organisation and are to be integrated into annual operational planning. They include objectives and actions aimed at identifying and removing barriers to gender equality, equal treatment, inclusion, and accessibility.
To take into account both the employer and student perspectives, Åbo Akademi University’s Guidelines for Gender Equality, Equal Treatment, Inclusion and Accessibility for the period 2026–2028 have been formulated in the following documents:
Åbo Akademi University Guidelines for Gender Equality, Equal Treatment, Inclusion and Accessibility – Students 2026–2028
Here you can read the foreword to the guidelines, signed by Åbo Akademi University’s Rector, Gunilla Widén.
The Guidelines for students are currently under preparation and will be circulated for consultation in the near future. Following the consultation process and any resulting revisions, the final version will be published here. The current plan will remain in effect until the new guidelines have been approved by the Rector.
Mandatory Anti-Racism Training
One of the actions included in the action plan for Åbo Akademi University as an employer, is a mandatory anti-racism training for all employees. The online course Anti-Racism for Professionals, developed by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), provides a shared understanding of what racism is, how it can express itself, and how we can counteract it in practice.