Gender Equality Plan
This Gender Equality Plan outlines our strategies, measures, and monitoring processes to ensure fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunities throughout all phases of the project.
Gender equality plan
This Gender Equality Plan outlines our strategies, measures, and monitoring processes to ensure fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunities throughout all phases of the project.
This Gender Equality Plan (GEP) outlines the strategic vision and practical actions of the SISS project to promote gender equality and inclusivity across all levels of participation, production, governance, research, and dissemination. Rooted in the European Commission’s strategic objectives on gender equality in research and innovation, this GEP provides a structural, measurable, and participatory framework for improving gender balance and integrating a gender perspective throughout the project’s lifecycle.
This plan is structured along four priority areas:
AREA 1
Conduct annual surveys and/or focus groups on gender equality perceptions and experiences among staff and students
Indicators: At least one survey and one group session per year
Systematic collection of gender-disaggregated data on participants, staff, speakers, juries, leadership positions
Indicators: Annual published report
Develop and disseminate guidelines on gender-inclusive language across all project documentation and communication
Indicators: Guideline document; communication audit
Update website and communication channels with gender equality actions and initiatives
Indicators: Website updates; number of shared posts or public materials annually
AREA 2
Ensure, wherever possible, gender parity in all selection, evaluation, and advisory committees
Indicators: At least 40% representation of each gender in all committees
Offer empowerment workshops for underrepresented genders on leadership, visibility, and self-advocacy
Indicators: At least 1 training session per year
Area 3
Encourage gender-inclusive themes in calls for works, academic conferences, and research publications
Indicators: % of gender-focused research outputs or presentations
Deliver educational seminars on gender equality, diversity, and inclusion for students and the public
Indicators: At least one public seminar or lecture per year
Area 4
Organize annual awareness events (e.g. workshops, performances, discussions) on gender-based violence and harassment
Indicators: One event per year
Establish a dedicated confidential listening and support service (onsite or online)
Indicators: Contact point in place; support staff identified and trained
The GEP will be monitored bi-annually with a report delivered to the SISS project board, summarizing progress, identifying gaps, and proposing adjustments. Monitoring will include:
This GEP is valid for the duration of the SISS project, until March 2026 and will be updated as needed based on project developments and feedback.
Contact: siss@conservatoriolecce.it