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Gender equality documents at TU Dresden

• Equality Concept (pdf-file)
  As a basis for systematic and professionalized equality work, the Equality Concept analyses gender-specific and other inequalities and derives measures to promote equality at TU Dresden. The focus is on academic staff.
  English translation of the document (pdf file)
• The Women's Advancement Plan 2019-2023 (pdf file) is the update of the Women's Advancement Plan 2014-2018. The situation of female employees in technology and administration is given special attention for the first time. The document was developed in a broad participatory process and adopted by the University Executive Board on December 10, 2019.
  English translation of the document (pdf file)
  The Saxon Women's Promotion Act (SächsFFG) on which this plan is based has been replaced by the Act on Equality of Women and Men in the Public Service in the Free State of Saxony (SächsGleiG) with effect from 01.01.2024. In the implementation of the Saxon Higher Education Act (SächsHSG) of May 2023 in conjunction with the SächsGleiG, there will be a realignment of equality plans.
• Guideline for dealing with harassment, discrimination and violence (pdf file)
  The guideline dated 30.10.2019 was published in the official announcements of TU Dresden.
  English translation of the document (pdf-file)

• Guide to gender-sensitive appointment procedures
  Measure 1.3 of the Equality Concept 2018 has been implemented with the now accessible guide "Gender-sensitive appointment procedures". The document was recommended for introduction in 2019 by the members of the Standing Committee of the Senate on Gender Equality and Diversity Management. The guidelines provide recommendations for continuous reflection on gender and diversity aspects during the appointment process. It serves to qualitatively strengthen the field of applicants and thus sustainably supports the diversity of research perspectives and teaching potential at TU Dresden.

• Guidelines for gender-inclusive communication
  The binding guideline on gender-inclusive communication in language and images "Dem Geschlecht gerecht" provides important insights into gender-inclusive and diversity-sensitive communication at our university.

Further documents

• General Equal Treatment Act (AGG)
  The aim of the General Equal Treatment Act is to prevent or eliminate discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual identity.
• AGG guide
  Explanations and examples of the General Equal Treatment Act