The School of Psychology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki decided in an Assembly meeting (no. 424/21-9-2023) to establish an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee with the main objective of ensuring the values of justice, equality, equal opportunities and acceptance of diversity at all levels of operation and in the procedures of the Department.
These values are consistent with the principles of social justice, human rights and equity and contribute to fostering an inclusive and safe environment that promotes the adaptation, growth, learning, creativity and well-being of all members of the Department.
In accordance with the above framework, no form of discrimination, discriminatory treatment, intimidation or aggressive and violent behaviour is tolerated on the basis of characteristics such as gender, socio-economic status, racial or ethnic origin, religion, beliefs, health/disability status, age, gender identity, sexual orientation and others.
The committee includes faculty members, administrative staff members, and students of the School.
The work of the Committee complies both with the relevant legislation for the promotion of substantive gender equality and the fight against gender violence (Law 4604/2019) and with the Code of Ethics and Good Practice adopted by the Senate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and published in the Government Gazette on 10 December 2021 (sheet no. 5747).
The members of the Committee pledge that they will make every effort to ensure a diverse environment characterized by a wide range of perceptions and attitudes to promote free expression, learning and innovation, and in which all members of the School of Psychology (students and employees) feel safe, welcome and in solidarity.
With all of the above in mind, the Committee will work in the coming period to design and implement proactive actions that promote the values of fairness, equity and inclusion, and to develop a protocol for managing reports of behaviours that circumvent these values.
Other Members
The Committee decided to conduct focusgroups with members of the School community (students and employees), in order to record their needs and suggestions on issues of equality, diversity and inclusion in the Department and the UAS.
Action bodies for the rights of migrants and other groups
Commission members can be contacted at the following email address:
Your communication can be on any issue you would like to share with the members of the Commission (as long as it relates to its field of interest and responsibility) and/or your ideas in relation to its functioning.
Your communication may be either anonymous or anonymous. However, please note that anonymous communication will significantly limit the response of Commission members to any requests or needs you may raise.
In any case, the Commission undertakes to treat any form of communication with discretion and confidentiality, respecting all necessary rules of ethical behaviour.
