At UID, we strive for an open and inclusive environment where everyone – no matter who you are – possesses equal rights and opportunities. We wish to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination of any kind.
Grounds for Discrimination
As an employer and an education provider, we have an obligation to oppose harassment and discrimination. Discrimination is prohibited on seven grounds according to Swedish law.
Those grounds are:
Sex (woman/man/transsexual)
Ethnicity (national or ethnic origin)
Religion or other belief
Disability (permanent physical, metal or intellectual limitation of a person’s functional capacity)
Sexual orientation (homosexual, bisexual or heterosexual orientation)
Transgender identity or expression (that someone does not identify herself or himself as a woman or a man or expresses by their manner of dressing or in some other way that they belong to another sex)
Age
Zero tolerance against discrimination and harassment
Criminal offences are investigated by the Police, but the University also has responsibility to investigate harassment and stop undesirable behaviour.
Both staff and students have a responsibility in the everyday encounters with colleagues, teachers and students to treat others with respect. The goal is for everyone to feel welcome and included.
In cases of unequal treatment, harassment, or discrimination
The following links and documents contain information to support you if you have been subjected to behaviour that violates your personal integrity, makes you feel unsafe and vulnerable, or harms you in any way.
Guidelines for handling cases of unequal treatment, harassment and discrimination (PDF)
Equal Opportunities Group
The Equal Opportunities Group here at UID, comprising of both staff members and student representatives, has two main objectives:
We act: handling issues and incidents at UID regarding equal opportunities (mainly supporting students and employees). All matters submitted to the group are treaded with full confidentiality. You will not be punished for addressing any kind of personal experience of harassment or discrimination during your time at UID.
We are proactive: promoting and discussing the development and implementation of the topic of equality at UID.
