Özyeğin University has published its Gender Equality Plan (GEP), and has supported its formulation in the context of its commitment to the Agenda 2030 issued by the United Nations to contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development.

The GEP includes actions to reach the previous objectives and responds to the guidelines of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) as it aims to “identify and implement innovative strategies to promote cultural change and equal opportunities in Universities and Research Centers.” (http://eige.europa.eu)

The overall structure of the GEP has been elaborated with all Research Performing Organizations within the PLOTINA project, and then it has been approved by the Rector’s Office and further presented to the Board of Trustees and the University Senate. Özyeğin University’s GEP contains measures developed on the basis of the needs and the context analysis of the university.