EMU set its policy against sexist culture through a joint decision taken by the EMU Senate

In a very welcome recent development, the Eastern Mediterranean University [EMU] Senate has unanimously approved a policy against sexual abuse and harassment through a joint declaration.

Speaking on the new policy adopted by the EMU senate, the Chair of EMU Center for Women's Studies and Education, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Süheyla Üçışık Erbilen highlighted on "the significance and role of the educational system in overcoming societal sexist stereotypes as a revised educational system stressing the importance of male-female equality will bring important positive contributions to the fight against discrimination and violence."

Assoc. Dr. Erbilen also stated that the fundamental aim of EMU is to ensure a democratic university environment nourishing personal, intellectual and academic development. In this respect, the university promises a positive learning, working and living environment for all individuals. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erbilen added that the Senate approved policy document aims to specify the principles and introduce revisions for an academic and working environment freed from sexual abuse and harassment.

Through the approved policy document, EMU Rector’s Office aims to raise awareness within the university community regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault, to inform the public that measures preventing incidents as such will be taken, and effective and prompt disciplinary investigations regarding related allegations and complaints will be launched.

Credit: EMU