Version: 4 Creation date: 1988 Last review date: 23 December 2025 Near East University is committed to creating a campus environment that promotes gender equality and non-discrimination for all individuals, regardless of gender identity. This policy aims to create an inclusive and equitable community for everyone, including women and transgender individuals. The University strictly prohibits all forms of discrimination, including but not limited to discrimination based on sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, marital status, age, race, religion, or any other personal characteristic. This prohibition applies to all activities within the University and includes teaching, research, employment, recruitment, admissions, assessment, access to services, and participation in University activities. The University also prohibits sexual harassment and other forms of inappropriate sexual conduct, including unwelcome sexual conversations or exposure to sexually explicit content, unwanted personal or sexual comments and jokes, obscene gestures, unwanted physical contact such as touching or hugging, indecent exposure or disrobing, and sexual acts in public. Such conduct is subject to the reporting, confidentiality, impartial assessment, and protection against retaliation provisions outlined in Section 4 of this policy. All students, faculty members, and employees are provided with equal rights, opportunities, and responsibilities regardless of gender identity or gender expression. Programs and policies are developed to promote equality and fairness for everyone, including women and transgender individuals. Where relevant, recruitment, admissions and assessment decisions should be based on clear and consistently applied criteria. The University takes all reports and complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, and other inappropriate sexual conduct seriously and handles them confidentially. Data are collected and reported transparently in order to monitor cases of discrimination, with particular attention paid to discrimination against transgender individuals. Appropriate application and complaint mechanisms are established within the University so that allegations of discrimination can be submitted safely, accessibly, and in accordance with confidentiality principles. All reports are assessed impartially in accordance with applicable legislation and University procedures and are referred to the appropriate units where necessary. Applicants must not suffer any loss of rights or retaliation as a result of reports made in good faith. Information about how to submit a report and which unit or channel receives it should be clearly communicated and accessible to students and employees. The University organizes regular training and awareness programs on gender equality, gender identity, and combating discrimination. Support is provided for awareness-raising activities concerning gender equality, transgender rights, and gender diversity. In its awareness and training activities, the University is committed to treating all individuals with respect and in a manner consistent with human dignity, and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of discrimination. Awareness activities should also explain available reporting channels and the protections against retaliation for reports made in good faith. This policy is reviewed periodically and updated as necessary.
Near East University Gender Non-Discrimination Policy