Goal 5: Gender equality

Policy 1. Policy on Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

(Developed and implemented on 29 January 2025)

Institution

Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav (HSUP)

Primary policy owner(s)

Rectorate; Academic Council; structural units; authorised ethics and HR bodies

Purpose

to establish a clear institutional framework for the prevention, reporting, examination, resolution, and monitoring of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, bullying, victimisation, and other conduct that violates dignity, equality, or safe participation in academic and working life.

 

Legal and regulatory basis

  • Constitution of Ukraine (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Education” No. 2145-VIII of 05.09.2017 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” No. 1556-VII of 01.07.2014 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men” No. 2866-IV of 08.09.2005 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Principles of Prevention and Combating Discrimination in Ukraine” No. 5207-VI of 06.09.2012 (official text).
  • Labour Code of Ukraine (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection” No. 2297-VI of 01.06.2010 (official text).

Policy rationale and institutional relevance

HSUP regards policy on anti-discrimination and anti-harassment as part of its broader responsibility to develop a human-centred, academically strong, socially responsible, and internationally open university environment. The policy is consistent with the University’s mission to form a free and thinking person, with its values of dignity, quality, openness, integrity, and social responsibility, and with its 2026–2030 strategic priorities concerning quality assurance, student success, inclusion, lifelong learning, digital transformation, research development, innovation, and international cooperation. It is also intended to support the University’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 5.

Guiding principles

  • human dignity, equality of opportunity, non-retaliation, due process, confidentiality, accessibility of reporting channels, proportionality of response, and institutional accountability;
  • zero tolerance for discriminatory conduct affecting students, applicants, academic staff, researchers, administrative personnel, contractors, and visitors;
  • a student-centred and human-centred approach consistent with HSUP’s educational mission and values;
  • integration of equality safeguards into digital learning environments, public events, mobility activities, research teams, and community-facing projects.

Institutional commitments

  • HSUP shall maintain multiple reporting channels, including direct reporting to designated university authorities, written complaints, secure digital submissions, and referral through student self-government or trade-union representatives where appropriate.
  • Every complaint shall be registered, reviewed within a defined timeframe, assessed for urgency and risk, and processed through fair procedures that respect the rights of the complainant, respondent, and witnesses.
  • The University shall provide protective interim measures where necessary, including timetable adjustments, separation measures, academic accommodations, or temporary reassignment of supervisory functions.
  • Annual training on equality, respectful communication, anti-harassment standards, and bystander responsibility shall be integrated into staff development, student orientation, and leadership preparation.
  • Anonymous statistical information on incidents, preventive measures, and resolution categories shall be reflected in an annual university equality report without disclosing personal data.

Implementation arrangements

Implementation of this policy shall be ensured through rector’s orders, internal regulations, decisions of the Academic Council and other competent collegiate or administrative bodies, annual planning by structural units, and integration into quality-assurance, HR, student-support, and research-management procedures as appropriate.

  • The Rector shall designate the responsible unit or authorised official for case registration and procedural coordination.
  • Deans, heads of departments, and heads of structural units shall ensure immediate response to reports arising within their sphere of responsibility and shall cooperate with university-level review procedures.
  • The University shall ensure alignment between this policy, internal codes of ethics, academic integrity regulations, labour regulations, student conduct rules, and safeguarding procedures.

Monitoring, review, and reporting

Implementation shall be reviewed annually through the analysis of the number and type of reports, response times, preventive trainings, participation rates, recurrent risk areas, and recommendations for regulatory or organisational improvement.

A concise annual summary of actions, progress, identified risks, and recommended amendments should be prepared by the responsible unit(s) and considered within the University’s regular governance and quality-assurance cycle. Where publication is appropriate, reporting shall respect personal-data protection requirements.

Final provisions

This policy shall enter into force upon approval by the competent collegiate body and enactment by rector’s order. It shall be reviewed periodically, and, where necessary, updated in response to amendments in Ukrainian legislation, institutional restructuring, monitoring findings, or new strategic priorities of the University.

 

 

Policy 2. Policy on Non-Discriminatory Recruitment and Promotion

(Developed and implemented on 29 January 2025)

Institution

Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav (HSUP)

Primary policy owner(s)

Rector; Human Resources Office; конкурсні та атестаційні комісії; Academic Council

Purpose

to guarantee that recruitment, appointment, evaluation, promotion, and professional advancement at HSUP are based on lawful, transparent, merit-based, and non-discriminatory criteria, while supporting balanced participation and fair access to academic and administrative careers.

 

Legal and regulatory basis

  • Constitution of Ukraine (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Education” No. 2145-VIII of 05.09.2017 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” No. 1556-VII of 01.07.2014 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men” No. 2866-IV of 08.09.2005 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Principles of Prevention and Combating Discrimination in Ukraine” No. 5207-VI of 06.09.2012 (official text).
  • Labour Code of Ukraine (official text).

Policy rationale and institutional relevance

HSUP regards policy on non-discriminatory recruitment and promotion as part of its broader responsibility to develop a human-centred, academically strong, socially responsible, and internationally open university environment. The policy is consistent with the University’s mission to form a free and thinking person, with its values of dignity, quality, openness, integrity, and social responsibility, and with its 2026–2030 strategic priorities concerning quality assurance, student success, inclusion, lifelong learning, digital transformation, research development, innovation, and international cooperation. It is also intended to support the University’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 5.

Guiding principles

  • merit, transparency, equal opportunity, objective assessment, avoidance of direct and indirect discrimination, and accountability of selection bodies;
  • public announcement of vacancies and clear publication of qualification requirements, expected competences, and procedural stages;
  • balanced and professionally competent selection panels, with attention to conflict-of-interest management and bias mitigation;
  • respect for academic autonomy while ensuring compliance with Ukrainian labour and higher-education law.

Institutional commitments

  • HSUP shall use standardised vacancy announcements, candidate evaluation matrices, and documented selection criteria for academic, research, and administrative positions.
  • Selection and promotion bodies shall be instructed to avoid discriminatory criteria unrelated to job performance or academic merit, including assumptions based on sex, pregnancy, caregiving, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or family status.
  • Where feasible and institutionally appropriate, the University shall pursue balanced representation in competition panels, advisory bodies, and shortlisting procedures.
  • Career progression shall recognise teaching quality, research output, project work, leadership, service to the University, and contribution to community engagement and internationalisation in ways compatible with the University’s strategic priorities.
  • The University shall periodically review internal procedures to identify barriers affecting underrepresented groups, including women in management and in fields where vertical imbalance persists.

Implementation arrangements

Implementation of this policy shall be ensured through rector’s orders, internal regulations, decisions of the Academic Council and other competent collegiate or administrative bodies, annual planning by structural units, and integration into quality-assurance, HR, student-support, and research-management procedures as appropriate.

  • The HR Office shall maintain standard documentation and monitor procedural compliance.
  • Structural units shall justify promotion and appointment recommendations in writing with reference to approved criteria.
  • The Academic Council and other competent bodies shall periodically review aggregate data on recruitment and promotion outcomes.

Monitoring, review, and reporting

Annual monitoring shall assess gender distribution in applications, shortlists, appointments, promotions, leadership nominations, professional development uptake, and, where relevant, remuneration patterns.

A concise annual summary of actions, progress, identified risks, and recommended amendments should be prepared by the responsible unit(s) and considered within the University’s regular governance and quality-assurance cycle. Where publication is appropriate, reporting shall respect personal-data protection requirements.

Final provisions

This policy shall enter into force upon approval by the competent collegiate body and enactment by rector’s order. It shall be reviewed periodically, and, where necessary, updated in response to amendments in Ukrainian legislation, institutional restructuring, monitoring findings, or new strategic priorities of the University.

 

 

Policy 3. Policy on Gender-Balance Targets and Action Plan

(Developed and implemented on 29 January 2025)

Institution

Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav (HSUP)

Primary policy owner(s)

Rectorate; Academic Council; deans and heads of structural units

Purpose

to institutionalise measurable targets and a realistic implementation plan for improving gender balance in governance, advisory bodies, project leadership, public representation, and selected staffing categories, while respecting merit and legal requirements.

 

Legal and regulatory basis

  • Constitution of Ukraine (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Education” No. 2145-VIII of 05.09.2017 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” No. 1556-VII of 01.07.2014 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men” No. 2866-IV of 08.09.2005 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Principles of Prevention and Combating Discrimination in Ukraine” No. 5207-VI of 06.09.2012 (official text).

Policy rationale and institutional relevance

HSUP regards policy on gender-balance targets and action plan as part of its broader responsibility to develop a human-centred, academically strong, socially responsible, and internationally open university environment. The policy is consistent with the University’s mission to form a free and thinking person, with its values of dignity, quality, openness, integrity, and social responsibility, and with its 2026–2030 strategic priorities concerning quality assurance, student success, inclusion, lifelong learning, digital transformation, research development, innovation, and international cooperation. It is also intended to support the University’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 5.

Guiding principles

  • substantive equality rather than formal neutrality alone;
  • evidence-based target-setting linked to annual review;
  • compatibility with institutional autonomy, election procedures, and statutory governance arrangements;
  • continuous improvement rather than symbolic compliance.

Institutional commitments

  • HSUP shall maintain a baseline dataset on the gender composition of the Rectorate, Academic Council, faculty leadership, department heads, committees, student self-government bodies, project leadership, and representative delegations.
  • Each faculty and central administrative division shall identify realistic priority areas in which balance may be improved through succession planning, mentoring, inclusive nomination practices, and transparent communication of opportunities.
  • The University shall promote balanced representation in working groups, public events, international delegations, and project teams, especially in areas linked to quality assurance, research management, digital transformation, student support, and internationalisation.
  • An institutional action plan shall define indicators, responsible units, a review calendar, and corrective measures where persistent imbalance is identified.

Implementation arrangements

Implementation of this policy shall be ensured through rector’s orders, internal regulations, decisions of the Academic Council and other competent collegiate or administrative bodies, annual planning by structural units, and integration into quality-assurance, HR, student-support, and research-management procedures as appropriate.

  • The action plan shall be coordinated at university level and translated into annual implementation tasks for structural units.
  • Progress shall be discussed within regular governance cycles, including internal quality assurance and strategic planning review.

Monitoring, review, and reporting

The annual review shall compare baseline and current data, explain areas of progress or stagnation, and set updated measures for the following cycle.

A concise annual summary of actions, progress, identified risks, and recommended amendments should be prepared by the responsible unit(s) and considered within the University’s regular governance and quality-assurance cycle. Where publication is appropriate, reporting shall respect personal-data protection requirements.

Final provisions

This policy shall enter into force upon approval by the competent collegiate body and enactment by rector’s order. It shall be reviewed periodically, and, where necessary, updated in response to amendments in Ukrainian legislation, institutional restructuring, monitoring findings, or new strategic priorities of the University.

 

 

Policy 4. Policy on the Mentoring and Career-Development Programme for Women

(Developed and implemented on 29 January 2025)

Institution

Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav (HSUP)

Primary policy owner(s)

Rectorate; HR Office; deans; doctoral and early-career researcher support structures

Purpose

to create a structured, inclusive, and sustainable mentoring system that supports women students, early-career researchers, academic staff, and administrative employees in career planning, confidence-building, leadership development, networking, and progression into positions of responsibility.

 

Legal and regulatory basis

  • Constitution of Ukraine (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Education” No. 2145-VIII of 05.09.2017 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” No. 1556-VII of 01.07.2014 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men” No. 2866-IV of 08.09.2005 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Principles of Prevention and Combating Discrimination in Ukraine” No. 5207-VI of 06.09.2012 (official text).

Policy rationale and institutional relevance

HSUP regards policy on the mentoring and career-development programme for women as part of its broader responsibility to develop a human-centred, academically strong, socially responsible, and internationally open university environment. The policy is consistent with the University’s mission to form a free and thinking person, with its values of dignity, quality, openness, integrity, and social responsibility, and with its 2026–2030 strategic priorities concerning quality assurance, student success, inclusion, lifelong learning, digital transformation, research development, innovation, and international cooperation. It is also intended to support the University’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 5.

Guiding principles

  • voluntary participation, confidentiality, inclusion, intergenerational cooperation, and equal access to mentoring opportunities;
  • alignment with lifelong learning, student success, research development, and internationalisation objectives of HSUP;
  • recognition of diverse career trajectories, including teaching-intensive, research-intensive, administrative, and community-engagement pathways.

Institutional commitments

  • HSUP shall establish a university-level mentoring framework with the possibility of faculty-level mentoring circles and thematic tracks for students, researchers, and staff.
  • Mentoring may include individual consultations, peer mentoring, leadership seminars, writing support, project and grant guidance, public speaking practice, digital-competence development, and participation in external professional networks.
  • Special attention shall be given to transition points, including first-year adaptation, completion of graduate studies, doctoral development, return from leave, appointment to managerial roles, and preparation for international mobility or project leadership.
  • The University shall encourage women’s participation in conferences, Erasmus+ and other international programmes, research dissemination, and cross-sector cooperation relevant to its strategic fields, including education, psychology, inclusion, health, philology, economics, and community development.

Implementation arrangements

Implementation of this policy shall be ensured through rector’s orders, internal regulations, decisions of the Academic Council and other competent collegiate or administrative bodies, annual planning by structural units, and integration into quality-assurance, HR, student-support, and research-management procedures as appropriate.

  • Mentors shall receive basic orientation on equality principles, confidentiality, referral pathways, and supportive communication.
  • Participation data and feedback shall be collected in a privacy-compliant manner and used to improve programme design.

Monitoring, review, and reporting

Monitoring shall include participation rates, retention, satisfaction, perceived usefulness, and evidence of progression into study, research, leadership, or project opportunities.

A concise annual summary of actions, progress, identified risks, and recommended amendments should be prepared by the responsible unit(s) and considered within the University’s regular governance and quality-assurance cycle. Where publication is appropriate, reporting shall respect personal-data protection requirements.

Final provisions

This policy shall enter into force upon approval by the competent collegiate body and enactment by rector’s order. It shall be reviewed periodically, and, where necessary, updated in response to amendments in Ukrainian legislation, institutional restructuring, monitoring findings, or new strategic priorities of the University.

 

 

Policy 5. Policy on Maternity Leave and Support for Mothers

(Developed and implemented on 29 January 2025)

Institution

Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav (HSUP)

Primary policy owner(s)

Rector; HR Office; heads of structural units; student support services

Purpose

to guarantee lawful maternity protection, non-discrimination on grounds of pregnancy or motherhood, and practical support measures enabling staff and students to continue their professional or educational trajectories with dignity and without unjustified disadvantage.

 

Legal and regulatory basis

  • Constitution of Ukraine (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Education” No. 2145-VIII of 05.09.2017 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” No. 1556-VII of 01.07.2014 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men” No. 2866-IV of 08.09.2005 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Principles of Prevention and Combating Discrimination in Ukraine” No. 5207-VI of 06.09.2012 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Leaves” No. 504/96-VR of 15.11.1996 (official text).

Policy rationale and institutional relevance

HSUP regards policy on maternity leave and support for mothers as part of its broader responsibility to develop a human-centred, academically strong, socially responsible, and internationally open university environment. The policy is consistent with the University’s mission to form a free and thinking person, with its values of dignity, quality, openness, integrity, and social responsibility, and with its 2026–2030 strategic priorities concerning quality assurance, student success, inclusion, lifelong learning, digital transformation, research development, innovation, and international cooperation. It is also intended to support the University’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 5.

Guiding principles

  • full compliance with legal guarantees related to pregnancy, childbirth, leave, job protection, study continuity, health and safety;
  • respect for privacy and medical confidentiality;
  • reasonable accommodations compatible with academic standards and institutional functioning;
  • prevention of adverse treatment in evaluation, promotion, appointment, or access to educational opportunity.

Institutional commitments

  • HSUP shall implement maternity-related rights for employees strictly in accordance with Ukrainian labour legislation and the Law of Ukraine “On Leaves”, including leave entitlements, job protection, and relevant social guarantees.
  • Pregnant employees and employees returning from maternity-related leave shall not be disadvantaged in workload distribution, promotion consideration, project participation, or access to professional development solely because of maternity status.
  • Where operationally feasible, flexible schedules, hybrid formats, adjusted teaching loads, remote participation in meetings, and transitional return-to-work arrangements may be used to support effective reintegration.
  • Pregnant students and student mothers shall have access to individual study arrangements, consultation support, and continuity measures consistent with educational standards, internal regulations, and lawful procedures.
  • The University shall ensure that communication concerning maternity status is handled sensitively and only by authorised persons.

Implementation arrangements

Implementation of this policy shall be ensured through rector’s orders, internal regulations, decisions of the Academic Council and other competent collegiate or administrative bodies, annual planning by structural units, and integration into quality-assurance, HR, student-support, and research-management procedures as appropriate.

  • HR shall provide clear guidance on entitlements and procedures for employees.
  • Educational units shall coordinate academic accommodations for student mothers in accordance with internal educational regulations.

Monitoring, review, and reporting

The University shall review the use of leave-related support, return rates, academic continuity, and reported barriers in order to refine supportive measures.

A concise annual summary of actions, progress, identified risks, and recommended amendments should be prepared by the responsible unit(s) and considered within the University’s regular governance and quality-assurance cycle. Where publication is appropriate, reporting shall respect personal-data protection requirements.

Final provisions

This policy shall enter into force upon approval by the competent collegiate body and enactment by rector’s order. It shall be reviewed periodically, and, where necessary, updated in response to amendments in Ukrainian legislation, institutional restructuring, monitoring findings, or new strategic priorities of the University.

 

 

Policy 6. Policy on Paternity Leave and Support for Fathers

(Developed and implemented on 29 January 2025)

 

Institution

Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav (HSUP)

Primary policy owner(s)

Rector; HR Office; heads of structural units

Purpose

to recognise shared parental responsibility as an element of gender equality and to ensure that fathers at HSUP may exercise their lawful caregiving rights without stigma, disadvantage, or procedural uncertainty.

 

Legal and regulatory basis

  • Constitution of Ukraine (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Education” No. 2145-VIII of 05.09.2017 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” No. 1556-VII of 01.07.2014 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men” No. 2866-IV of 08.09.2005 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Principles of Prevention and Combating Discrimination in Ukraine” No. 5207-VI of 06.09.2012 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Leaves” No. 504/96-VR of 15.11.1996 (official text).
  • Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 693 of 07.07.2021 on the Procedure for Granting Childbirth Leave (official text).

Policy rationale and institutional relevance

HSUP regards policy on paternity leave and support for fathers as part of its broader responsibility to develop a human-centred, academically strong, socially responsible, and internationally open university environment. The policy is consistent with the University’s mission to form a free and thinking person, with its values of dignity, quality, openness, integrity, and social responsibility, and with its 2026–2030 strategic priorities concerning quality assurance, student success, inclusion, lifelong learning, digital transformation, research development, innovation, and international cooperation. It is also intended to support the University’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 5.

Guiding principles

  • shared parental responsibility, equal dignity of caregiving roles, non-discrimination, predictability of procedure, and institutional respect for work-life balance;
  • alignment of family-support measures with broader equality objectives and a supportive organisational culture.

Institutional commitments

  • HSUP shall provide information to employees on available paternity and childcare leave entitlements under Ukrainian law and internal procedures.
  • Employees who use paternity-related or childcare-related leave shall not face negative assumptions in performance evaluation, promotion, access to development opportunities, or informal workplace treatment.
  • Where feasible, heads of units may agree temporary flexibility in schedules, remote work arrangements, or phased return measures compatible with the nature of the position and operational requirements.
  • Awareness activities shall communicate that caregiving is a shared social responsibility and not a basis for differential treatment.

Implementation arrangements

Implementation of this policy shall be ensured through rector’s orders, internal regulations, decisions of the Academic Council and other competent collegiate or administrative bodies, annual planning by structural units, and integration into quality-assurance, HR, student-support, and research-management procedures as appropriate.

  • HR shall standardise information and procedural steps for requesting and recording such leave.
  • Managers shall ensure continuity planning without penalising the employee exercising lawful rights.

Monitoring, review, and reporting

Monitoring shall consider take-up of paternity-related measures, employee feedback, and any evidence of stigma or procedural barriers.

A concise annual summary of actions, progress, identified risks, and recommended amendments should be prepared by the responsible unit(s) and considered within the University’s regular governance and quality-assurance cycle. Where publication is appropriate, reporting shall respect personal-data protection requirements.

Final provisions

This policy shall enter into force upon approval by the competent collegiate body and enactment by rector’s order. It shall be reviewed periodically, and, where necessary, updated in response to amendments in Ukrainian legislation, institutional restructuring, monitoring findings, or new strategic priorities of the University.

 

 

Policy 7. Policy Supporting Gender Equality in Research and Education

(Developed and implemented on 29 January 2025)

Institution

Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav (HSUP)

Primary policy owner(s)

Academic Council; Research Office; quality assurance structures; deans and departments

Purpose

to integrate gender equality principles into curricula, teaching practice, research design, project management, supervision, data practices, and public engagement, thereby aligning academic excellence with inclusiveness, fairness, and social relevance.

 

Legal and regulatory basis

  • Constitution of Ukraine (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Education” No. 2145-VIII of 05.09.2017 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” No. 1556-VII of 01.07.2014 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men” No. 2866-IV of 08.09.2005 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Principles of Prevention and Combating Discrimination in Ukraine” No. 5207-VI of 06.09.2012 (official text).

Policy rationale and institutional relevance

HSUP regards policy supporting gender equality in research and education as part of its broader responsibility to develop a human-centred, academically strong, socially responsible, and internationally open university environment. The policy is consistent with the University’s mission to form a free and thinking person, with its values of dignity, quality, openness, integrity, and social responsibility, and with its 2026–2030 strategic priorities concerning quality assurance, student success, inclusion, lifelong learning, digital transformation, research development, innovation, and international cooperation. It is also intended to support the University’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 5.

Guiding principles

  • equality of access to study, research, supervision, infrastructure, grants, mobility, and dissemination opportunities;
  • gender-sensitive and inclusive pedagogy compatible with academic freedom, scientific integrity, and quality standards;
  • fair participation in research teams, editorial work, conferences, and internal decision-making on research support;
  • recognition of HSUP’s interdisciplinary profile and community mission.

Institutional commitments

  • HSUP shall encourage review of educational programmes and teaching materials to avoid discriminatory stereotypes and to ensure balanced visibility of contributions by women and men where academically relevant.
  • The University shall promote equitable access to research infrastructure, conferences, publication support, project preparation, and international cooperation.
  • Where relevant to the field of study, researchers and teaching staff shall be encouraged to consider sex- and gender-related dimensions in research design, ethics, data interpretation, and social impact assessment.
  • The University shall support women’s participation in research leadership, doctoral supervision, scientific events, and grant activity, especially in priority development areas such as education innovation, social technologies, psychology and rehabilitation, physical culture and health, economics and management, digitalisation, and inclusive development.
  • Equality and inclusion shall be reflected in staff development, supervision culture, student research engagement, and public academic communication.

Implementation arrangements

Implementation of this policy shall be ensured through rector’s orders, internal regulations, decisions of the Academic Council and other competent collegiate or administrative bodies, annual planning by structural units, and integration into quality-assurance, HR, student-support, and research-management procedures as appropriate.

  • This policy shall be integrated with internal quality assurance, academic integrity, ethics review, and research planning procedures.
  • Faculties and departments shall identify context-appropriate measures within their disciplines rather than applying a purely formal approach.

Monitoring, review, and reporting

Annual review shall examine participation in research projects, conference representation, grant applications, supervision roles, curriculum review actions, and staff development activities.

A concise annual summary of actions, progress, identified risks, and recommended amendments should be prepared by the responsible unit(s) and considered within the University’s regular governance and quality-assurance cycle. Where publication is appropriate, reporting shall respect personal-data protection requirements.

Final provisions

This policy shall enter into force upon approval by the competent collegiate body and enactment by rector’s order. It shall be reviewed periodically, and, where necessary, updated in response to amendments in Ukrainian legislation, institutional restructuring, monitoring findings, or new strategic priorities of the University.

 

 

Policy 8. Policy on the Gender Equality Committee

(Developed and implemented on 29 January 2025)

Institution

Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav (HSUP)

Primary policy owner(s)

Rectorate; Academic Council

Purpose

to establish a permanent institutional mechanism responsible for coordination, advisory support, monitoring, reporting, and awareness-raising in the field of gender equality, non-discrimination, and inclusive institutional development.

 

Legal and regulatory basis

  • Constitution of Ukraine (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Education” No. 2145-VIII of 05.09.2017 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” No. 1556-VII of 01.07.2014 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men” No. 2866-IV of 08.09.2005 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Principles of Prevention and Combating Discrimination in Ukraine” No. 5207-VI of 06.09.2012 (official text).

Policy rationale and institutional relevance

HSUP regards policy on the gender equality committee as part of its broader responsibility to develop a human-centred, academically strong, socially responsible, and internationally open university environment. The policy is consistent with the University’s mission to form a free and thinking person, with its values of dignity, quality, openness, integrity, and social responsibility, and with its 2026–2030 strategic priorities concerning quality assurance, student success, inclusion, lifelong learning, digital transformation, research development, innovation, and international cooperation. It is also intended to support the University’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 5.

Guiding principles

  • representativeness, procedural clarity, advisory independence within institutional governance, and practical usefulness;
  • cross-functional cooperation among academic, administrative, student, and, where relevant, trade-union and quality-assurance representatives;
  • evidence-based recommendations and regular public-facing reporting within lawful confidentiality limits.

Institutional commitments

  • HSUP shall establish or formally designate a Gender Equality Committee by rector’s order or another competent internal act, with an approved regulation defining composition, mandate, term, meeting procedure, and reporting lines.
  • The Committee shall advise on institutional policy, monitor implementation of this framework, coordinate awareness events, review data, identify risk areas, and recommend improvements to internal regulations and practices.
  • The Committee may create thematic working groups on safe campus, inclusive education, recruitment and career development, student support, research and project participation, and family-friendly conditions.
  • The Committee shall cooperate with units responsible for ethics, HR, educational process, student affairs, research, internationalisation, and public communication.

Implementation arrangements

Implementation of this policy shall be ensured through rector’s orders, internal regulations, decisions of the Academic Council and other competent collegiate or administrative bodies, annual planning by structural units, and integration into quality-assurance, HR, student-support, and research-management procedures as appropriate.

  • A regulation on the Committee shall define membership principles, frequency of meetings, decision-making procedures, and mechanisms for interaction with structural units.
  • The Committee shall prepare an annual report summarising key data, actions taken, unresolved challenges, and recommendations.

Monitoring, review, and reporting

Its effectiveness shall be assessed through uptake of recommendations, visibility of equality measures, feedback from structural units, and integration into strategic and quality-assurance processes.

A concise annual summary of actions, progress, identified risks, and recommended amendments should be prepared by the responsible unit(s) and considered within the University’s regular governance and quality-assurance cycle. Where publication is appropriate, reporting shall respect personal-data protection requirements.

Final provisions

This policy shall enter into force upon approval by the competent collegiate body and enactment by rector’s order. It shall be reviewed periodically, and, where necessary, updated in response to amendments in Ukrainian legislation, institutional restructuring, monitoring findings, or new strategic priorities of the University.

 

 

Policy 9. Policy on Support for Women Students

(Developed and implemented on 29 January 2025)

Institution

Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav (HSUP)

Primary policy owner(s)

Vice-Rector responsible for educational affairs; deans; student support services; student self-government

Purpose

to ensure that women students at HSUP have equal, safe, and practically supported access to admission, study, participation, mobility, leadership, and transition to professional life, including in contexts affected by caregiving responsibilities or social vulnerability.

 

Legal and regulatory basis

  • Constitution of Ukraine (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Education” No. 2145-VIII of 05.09.2017 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” No. 1556-VII of 01.07.2014 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men” No. 2866-IV of 08.09.2005 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Principles of Prevention and Combating Discrimination in Ukraine” No. 5207-VI of 06.09.2012 (official text).

Policy rationale and institutional relevance

HSUP regards policy on support for women students as part of its broader responsibility to develop a human-centred, academically strong, socially responsible, and internationally open university environment. The policy is consistent with the University’s mission to form a free and thinking person, with its values of dignity, quality, openness, integrity, and social responsibility, and with its 2026–2030 strategic priorities concerning quality assurance, student success, inclusion, lifelong learning, digital transformation, research development, innovation, and international cooperation. It is also intended to support the University’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 5.

Guiding principles

  • equal access, student-centred support, safety, inclusion, dignity, confidentiality, and prevention of bias;
  • compatibility with HSUP’s priorities concerning student success, lifelong learning, digital accessibility, and community engagement.

Institutional commitments

  • HSUP shall ensure that admission, scholarships, mobility opportunities, competitions, internships, and participation in student governance are administered according to transparent and non-discriminatory criteria.
  • The University shall provide counselling, referral, and support mechanisms for women students facing harassment, discrimination, violence, economic vulnerability, or barriers related to motherhood or caregiving.
  • Women students shall be encouraged to participate in leadership initiatives, research groups, conferences, civic engagement, volunteering, entrepreneurship, and international programmes.
  • The University shall promote inclusive communication and visible role models, including women graduates, researchers, practitioners, and leaders relevant to HSUP’s academic profile.
  • Where necessary and lawful, flexible academic arrangements may be provided to student mothers and other students with significant caregiving responsibilities without lowering academic standards.

Implementation arrangements

Implementation of this policy shall be ensured through rector’s orders, internal regulations, decisions of the Academic Council and other competent collegiate or administrative bodies, annual planning by structural units, and integration into quality-assurance, HR, student-support, and research-management procedures as appropriate.

  • Student support information shall be made accessible through university communication channels.
  • Student self-government bodies shall be encouraged to cooperate on awareness campaigns and peer support.

Monitoring, review, and reporting

Monitoring shall include participation of women students in governance, scholarships, mobility, research, mentoring, and complaint-resolution feedback.

A concise annual summary of actions, progress, identified risks, and recommended amendments should be prepared by the responsible unit(s) and considered within the University’s regular governance and quality-assurance cycle. Where publication is appropriate, reporting shall respect personal-data protection requirements.

Final provisions

This policy shall enter into force upon approval by the competent collegiate body and enactment by rector’s order. It shall be reviewed periodically, and, where necessary, updated in response to amendments in Ukrainian legislation, institutional restructuring, monitoring findings, or new strategic priorities of the University.

 

 

Policy 10. Policy on Support for Women Staff and Leadership

(Developed and implemented on 29 January 2025)

Institution

Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav (HSUP)

Primary policy owner(s)

Rector; HR Office; Academic Council; deans and heads of units

Purpose

to create institutional conditions under which women staff members can participate fully and equitably in teaching, research, administration, and leadership, with transparent access to development, recognition, and decision-making roles.

 

Legal and regulatory basis

  • Constitution of Ukraine (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Education” No. 2145-VIII of 05.09.2017 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” No. 1556-VII of 01.07.2014 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men” No. 2866-IV of 08.09.2005 (official text).
  • Law of Ukraine “On Principles of Prevention and Combating Discrimination in Ukraine” No. 5207-VI of 06.09.2012 (official text).

Policy rationale and institutional relevance

HSUP regards policy on support for women staff and leadership as part of its broader responsibility to develop a human-centred, academically strong, socially responsible, and internationally open university environment. The policy is consistent with the University’s mission to form a free and thinking person, with its values of dignity, quality, openness, integrity, and social responsibility, and with its 2026–2030 strategic priorities concerning quality assurance, student success, inclusion, lifelong learning, digital transformation, research development, innovation, and international cooperation. It is also intended to support the University’s contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 5.

Guiding principles

  • fair representation, non-discrimination, recognition of merit, work-life sustainability, and elimination of structural barriers;
  • alignment with institutional development priorities in quality, internationalisation, digitalisation, innovation, and community impact.

Institutional commitments

  • HSUP shall support women’s access to professional development, managerial training, research leadership, international cooperation, and public representation.
  • The University shall encourage succession planning and leadership development measures that widen the pool of qualified women candidates for roles in governance, faculty management, project leadership, and expert representation.
  • Recognition systems, internal awards, communication materials, and institutional narratives shall visibly reflect the contributions of women to education, research, social engagement, and organisational development.
  • Family-friendly and flexible working arrangements compatible with law and operational feasibility shall be treated as part of good governance rather than as individual exceptions.
  • The University shall use aggregate data and regular review to identify areas where women are underrepresented or experience barriers to progression.

Implementation arrangements

Implementation of this policy shall be ensured through rector’s orders, internal regulations, decisions of the Academic Council and other competent collegiate or administrative bodies, annual planning by structural units, and integration into quality-assurance, HR, student-support, and research-management procedures as appropriate.

  • This policy shall be operationalised through HR processes, annual planning, staff development, and cooperation with the Gender Equality Committee.
  • Structural units shall incorporate relevant equality measures into their management practice and reporting.

Monitoring, review, and reporting

Annual review shall address leadership representation, participation in development opportunities, promotion outcomes, use of family-friendly arrangements, and emerging structural risks.

A concise annual summary of actions, progress, identified risks, and recommended amendments should be prepared by the responsible unit(s) and considered within the University’s regular governance and quality-assurance cycle. Where publication is appropriate, reporting shall respect personal-data protection requirements.

Final provisions

This policy shall enter into force upon approval by the competent collegiate body and enactment by rector’s order. It shall be reviewed periodically, and, where necessary, updated in response to amendments in Ukrainian legislation, institutional restructuring, monitoring findings, or new strategic priorities of the University.