E stands for Equity, D for Diversity and I for Inclusion
An essential part of human rights discussion in higher education is EDI / DEI related themes, where the letter E stands for Equity, D meaning Diversity and I indicating Inclusion. Additionally, we can add here also the letter B, where B stands for Belonging and shared community spirit.
Horizon InCities project, focusing on sustainable and inclusive urban development in the newly established PIONEER Alliance, organized at Laurea 31.10.2024 an info webinar on these topics where also Erasmus+ JeS Project Researcher Piia Tiilikallio presented the latest commitment by the InCITIES institutions (Iscte-University Institute of Lisbon, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Köln, University of Žilina and Gustave Eiffel University) where it is stated that all these HEIs “embrace the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all areas of our institutions, for all members of our institutions”.
With such ground-breaking agreement, focusing on continuous learning and improvement, these HEIs include EDI principles e.g. in their leadership development, inclusive learning, environment, and work culture as well as transparent and regular monitoring, EDI integration in curricula and RDI activities, recruitment and community engagement included.
Not only awareness of these important topics but also practical inclusion of EDI principles in HEIs is essential for human rights advancement that also Erasmus+ JeS (Joint eStories: Journeys from Fear to Fair) wishes to promote in all its activities.
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