What is diversity about?

Diversity means differences and commonalities of people and groups that can be linked to privileges and discrimination in the specific societal and university context. They can be examined on an individual, institutional or structural level and affect all people, not just certain groups. The Affirmative Action Plan for the Advancement of Women and Gender Equality Plan, as well as the Federal Equal Opportunities Act are the basis for the strategic handling of diversity at the University of Vienna.

Affirmative Action Plan of the University of Vienna

The University of Vienna is committed to the advancement of women and to actively support equality between women and men, equality for people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses, and to respectful treatment of transgender, intersex and non-binary people. It rejects all discrimination and disadvantages in connection with caring responsibilities. (…)

University members refrain from any conduct that constitutes discrimination on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion or belief, age or sexual orientation, and also bullying, sexual harassment or violence. They contribute to the prevention of such conduct.

The responsible bodies of the University of Vienna continuously develop and document the achieved standard of anti-discrimination and gender equality. They contribute to raising awareness and help people to assert their rights if they are affected by discrimination.

Source: Affirmative Action Plan for the Advancement of Women and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna