Anti-Discrimination Policy

All people policies

1. Purpose

To protect students and staff from discrimination and to commit the university to a respectful, inclusive environment.

2. Scope

This policy applies across Future University in Egypt — all faculties, the Dental Hospital, the training Pharmaceutical Factory, student housing and administrative units — and to students, faculty, staff and, where stated, contractors and suppliers.

3. Definitions

Discrimination

Less favourable treatment of a person because of a protected characteristic.

Protected characteristics

Race, colour, religion, national or social origin, gender, disability, age, pregnancy, marital status and other characteristics protected by law.

4. Policy statement

• Discrimination is prohibited on grounds including race, colour, religion, national or social origin, gender, disability, age, pregnancy, marital status and other protected characteristics.
• The prohibition covers admissions, teaching, assessment, employment, promotion and the provision of services.
• The university commits to enforcement and to a harassment-free environment.

5. Procedures

1. Complaints are received through the confidential channel and acknowledged within five working days.
2. An investigation panel reviews the complaint and the response; decisions are cross-checked where there is uncertainty.
3. Confirmed discrimination leads to disciplinary measures proportionate to the act.
4. Complainants and respondents are informed of outcomes and of the right to appeal to the University President.

6. Roles and responsibilities

• EDI Committee — owns the policy and oversees enforcement.
• Human Resources and Student Affairs — handle staff and student matters respectively.
• University President — hears appeals.

7. Related policies

• Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure
• Protection of Persons Reporting Discrimination
• Disability Inclusion and Reasonable Accommodation Policy

8. Legal and cultural alignment

Anchored in Article 53 of the Egyptian Constitution, which guarantees equality and obliges the State to combat all forms of discrimination, and extended to the university's own community values.

9. Monitoring and review

Reviewed at least every three years, or sooner if Egyptian law, regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities, or THE/accreditation requirements change. The policy owner is responsible for monitoring how it is applied.

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