EUNICE alliance partly inspired this Italian university in the drafting of the plan: « There are many interesting ideas coming from EUNICE and from its work on Gender Equality, » said Professor of European Union Law Adriana Di Stefano
University of Catania (Italy) presented its Gender Equality Plan (2022-206), aimed at ensuring promotion and effective implementation of values of equality, non-discrimination and diversity. To this end, the plan summarises actions and objectives to overcome gender barries and gaps at every level.
Measure plannes –from work-life balance, to analysis of decision-making and leadership processes, to gender equality in research and education– aim to « continue on the right path, thanks to a new culture that has been permeating within the university administration, » in words of this Italian university’s General Director Giovanni La Via.
University of Catania’s data on gender gap are constantly improving and producing results: « The achievements testify to a shift in thinking in our university, » said Rector Francesco Priolo, « comparing data over time shows how much our university has changed. This was possible thanks to collaboration of professors and staff to the path of governance undertaken. » He added: « Proportions of women in leadership roles are higher than national benchmarks. We are on the right road, but there is still a long way to improve. »
Professor of European Union Law Adriana Di Stefano, who is also co-founder and member of the Scientific Committee of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Gender Studies (GENUS) of the University of Catania, mentioned the work carried out by EUNICE staff as a promoter of good practices: « There are many interesting ideas coming from EUNICE and from their work on Gender Equality and the communication activities undertaken. »
Caption: Rector Prancesco Priolo speaking during the presentation of the University of Catania’s Gender Equality Plan.
