MU implements a variety of measures to promote gender equality as part of the University's strategic commitment to the principles of transparency, equality, and accountability and to reconciling the work and personal lives of all its employees and students. The University fulfils this commitment at the level of its units and through the activities of the University through the Masaryk University Gender Equality Plan (MU GEP), which is considered a resource for systematically addressing gender equality in all areas of MU activities.
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The Senior management of Masaryk University follows the European Union's objectives in the field of gender equality for 2020-2025 (A Union of Equality: Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025) and the Strategy for Gender Equality in the Czech Republic for 2021-2030.
Therefore, GEP MU (MU Gender Equality Plan) is a comprehensive framework of objectives identified by in-depth gender audits at MU units, which should be achieved in a specific timeframe, and activities and measures to ensure the fulfilment of these objectives. The various specialized departments of the Rector's Office of MU cooperate with university units in implementing the MU GEP measures.
Why is the university addressing gender equality?
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- Fairness and a better working environment for all - The matter of institutional reputation (Transparent rules, work-life balance measures, benefits of diversity in teams - increased creativity and efficiency, inclusion of multiple perspectives; Attracting and retaining the "best" regardless of gender, etc.)
- Quality of results and relevance of outputs - Benefits of diversity in teams - increased creativity and efficiency, Integrating diverse viewpoints (Methodology 2017+ Module 4; Integrating diverse viewpoints increases the relevance of research results for different social groups and contributes to quality and excellence)
- Fulfilling the objectives of national and European policies, ensuring compliance with legislation (A Union of Equality: Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025) and the updated Strategy for Gender Equality in the Czech Republic for 2021-2030.
- Economic benefits - part of the conditions for funding from grant providers (Horizon 2020 → Horizon Europe, TAČR, etc.)
- Institutions seeking or retaining the HR Award must prove their commitment to implementation of Gender balance in crucial areas such as: transforming organisational culture, work-parenting mix, recruitment and selection, career progression; gender-balance in leadership positions, action against sexual harassment and other forms of violence; inclusion of a gender dimension in research and innovation; learning and student populations; collection and monitoring of gender-differentiated data; and allocation of human and financial resources to address gender equality.
GEP in line with Horizon Europe requirements
The University needs to have a Gender Equality Plan to receive funding from Horizon Europe, among other things. Find out what areas need to be included in it and get to know gender equality plans at universities abroad.
Important information for employees can be found in the Portal.
Important people and institutions
- Gender Equality Manager The Gender Equality Manager (currently Jana Nová) coordinates activities during preparation and execution of the MU Gender Equality Plan for the relevant period. She also ensures the implementation of the relevant methodologies for the GEP areas at MU through cooperation with MU units and the relevant RMU departments and organises the work of the GEP Working Group at MU.
- Ombuds, Rights Protection Office The position is also known as ombudsman or ombudsperson. Ombuds is currently Eva Janovičová. Students, applicants, staff and alumni can contact her for help if they believe that their rights or the rights of others have been violated. The Ombuds maintains confidentiality, impartiality and independence.
- The Masaryk University Equal Opportunities Panel The MU Equal Opportunities Panel (hereafter as "Panel") is an advisory body to the Rector of Masaryk University assessing issues of compliance with the principles of equality and non-discrimination at MU. The Panel considers suggestions submitted to it by the Rector of MU or the Ombudsman of MU. Members of the panel are appointed and dismissed by the Rector of MU. The Panel is governed by its Rules of Procedure issued by Masaryk University Instruction No. 1/2016, effective from 1st January 2024.
GEP Working Group
Delegated representatives of MU units, MU Rector's Office departments and other MU departments focus on these activities:
- Drafting proposals to increase the level of promotion, protection, and compliance with gender equality consistent with the international obligations of the Czech Republic and MU commitments,
- Preparation and implementation of the MU GEP, including preparation of annual reports,
- Monitoring the implementation of the MU GEP in all its areas,
- Cooperation with MU units and relevant departments to ensure the implementation of GEP activities,
- Integrating gender equality principles into MU processes and management.
Current members of the GEP working group
| Rights Protection Office | JUDr. Eva Janovičová |
Bc. Jan Rigó |
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Research Office |
Mgr. Ida Součková Olšová |
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Centre for International Cooperation |
Mgr. Nikola Pavlasová |
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Personnel Management Office |
Ing. Jana Nová, PhD., MBA |
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Quality Office |
Mgr. Kateřina Oleksíková, Ph.D. |
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External Relations and Marketing Office |
Ing. Daniela Vonbauer |
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Communication Office |
Mgr. Simona Polcarová |
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Office for Studies |
Mgr. Dagmar Čaďová |
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Strategy Office |
Mgr. Jitka Hyršovská |
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CERPEK |
Mgr. Petr Pokorný |
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Faculty of Science |
Bc. Marie Flochová |
Ing. Kateřina Kordiovská |
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CEITEC |
Ing. Eliška Handlířová |
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Faculty of Law |
Bc. Ing. Eva Martinková, Ing. Lenka Stratilíková |
Vice-dean Ing. Eva Tomášková, Ph.D. |
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Faculty of Medicine |
Mgr. Gabriela Tomaštíková |
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Faculty of Arts |
Mgr. Silvie Rampouchová |
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Faculty of Education |
Mgr. Dagmar Kyselová |
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Faculty of Economics and Administration |
Mgr. Petra Ježová |
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Faculty of Informatics |
PhDr. Ing. Silvie Szwedová |
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Faculty of Social Studies |
Mgr. Gabriela Vybíralová |
Mgr. Blanka Plasová, Ph.D. |
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Faculty of Sports Studies |
Mgr. Ivana Klašková |
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ICS |
Mgr. Jana Veselá |
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Faculty of Pharmacy |
Ing. Lea Antošová |
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Teiresiás |
Ing., Mgr. Eva Hanáková |
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