IAP-WiSTEMM actively promotes mentorship and comprehensive databases, advancing gender parity in Indian institutions

(Data as of 2023)

Reports

Recommendations

  • Gender equality to be a part of the core values of every academic institution and be recognized that equitable treatment is a constructive approach in creating viable and cooperative academic communities.
  • Full and equal participation with mandatory positions of women in all academic/administrative activities should be promoted.
  • Ethical training imparted to members should include training of members of both sexes on gender sensitivity.
  • Sexual misconduct as well as gender-based harassment in the workplace have to be considered as academic misconduct.
  • The availability of accessible, affordable, and high-quality care services viz campus housing, child-care and other services, lounge facilities, flexible working hours must be considered an important ingredient in making the environment friendly and safe for women and to create a gender-equitable atmosphere.
  • Funding agencies must support workshops and other activities to promote diversity and monitor progress on gender equality.