Policy of Non-Discrimination Against Women

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1. Purpose

To prohibit discrimination against women in education, employment and the provision of university services.

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. Policy statement

• Discrimination on the basis of gender is prohibited in admissions, teaching, assessment, employment and services.
• All university services are available to every member of the community regardless of gender.
• Reports of discriminatory acts are received, investigated and resolved.

4. Procedures

1. A complaint may be submitted confidentially to the responsible officer or through the anti-harassment channel.
2. The complaint is acknowledged within five working days and investigated by a panel.
3. The complainant is informed of the outcome and of the right to appeal to the University President.
4. Aggregated, anonymised complaint data are reported annually.

5. Roles and responsibilities

• Human Resources — receives and records complaints.
• Investigation panel — reviews and decides, cross-checking where uncertain.
• EDI Committee — monitors aggregated, anonymised data.

6. Related policies

• Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure
• Protection of Persons Reporting Discrimination

7. Legal and cultural alignment

Reflects Article 11 of the Egyptian Constitution on equality between women and men and the State's commitment to protecting women against all forms of discrimination.

8. The policy in practice

The University applies this policy in its day-to-day work. Examples, by academic year, include:

Academic year 2024/2025

• December 2024 — the University applied it through the selection of students for Erasmus+ mobility to Spain.

Academic year 2025/2026

• October 2025 — the University applied it through its Pink October campaign on women's health and empowerment.

Together these show the policy at work across the University’s teaching, research and community life.

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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