Supply-Chain Labour and Human-Rights Standards

All employment policies

1. Purpose

To ensure that suppliers and contractors respect labour rights and human rights.

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

• Suppliers and contractors must respect lawful employment and labour rights as a condition of engagement.
• Forced or compulsory labour, human trafficking and child labour are prohibited throughout the supply chain.

4. Procedures

1. Tender and contract terms include a labour and human-rights clause.
2. Suppliers confirm compliance in writing before engagement.
3. Reported breaches are investigated and may lead to termination of the contract.

5. Roles and responsibilities

• Procurement — includes and monitors the labour clause.
• Legal Affairs — advises on breaches and remedies.

6. Related policies

• Labour Rights and Freedom of Association
• Sustainable and Ethical Procurement Policy

7. Legal and cultural alignment

Extends the university's labour and human-rights commitments to its suppliers, consistent with Egyptian law prohibiting forced and child labour.

8. The policy in practice

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

Academic year 2021/2022

• 2021 — the University applied it through the publication of its annual sustainability report.

Academic year 2022/2023

• October 2022 — the University applied it through a cooperation protocol with SAP for digital-skills training.

Academic year 2023/2024

• August 2024 — the University applied it through ROGE 2024 on restructuring the global economy and promoting sustainability.

Academic year 2024/2025

• February 2025 — the University applied it through a Health Initiatives Workshop on enhancing human health.

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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