Equal opportunities and wellbeing ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** "The core of a university are people. They are the bearers of the institutional culture, w for the standard of education, research and internal governance. Outstanding scholars and able to unlock the potential of students, who, thanks to that, come up with questions, new solutions, continue where their predecessors were not able or allowed to go. If we are to between ourselves and the world's best universities, care for people, their talents, and t intuition and expertise must be our top priority. The best people make the best university Plan of Charles University 2021-2025) In line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the university is committed to ensuring opportunities for all students and employees. This is not only about gender equality, but supporting the caregivers, people with different types of disabilities, reconciling family and providing a safe environment. Another example of good practice is the prestigious "HR Excellence in Research [ URL "http UKEN-852.html"] " award, which reflects both equal opportunities and sustainable developme context. Charles University has held this award since 2019, which demonstrates the continu of working conditions for its academic and research staff and a commitment to maintaining the area of human resources in research. In challenging situations, the University Ombudswoman [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1680.htm to support staff members and students when dealing with a variety of suggestions for creat organizational culture at the university. At faculty level, she is supported by ombudspers and other units of the university [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1681.html"] . The Ombuds dea range of complaints [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1682.html"] ranging from unjustified delay mobbing and bossing to sexualized and gender-based violence, and other situations negative conditions for study or work. All additional information on equal opportunities can be found here [ URL "https://cuni.cz UKEN-1851.html"] . ****************************************************************************************** * Healthy Campus ****************************************************************************************** Further evidence of the University's commitment to wellbeing is the initiation of the Heal [ URL "https://www.fisu.net/programmes/healthy-campus/"] certification process under the a the International University Sports Federation (FISU). Healthy Campus is an international and initiative aimed at promoting health, well-being, and a balanced lifestyle for all mem university community – students, academics, and administrative staff. The university undergoes a self-assessment across 100 criteria within 7 pillars (ranging f governance and sports to prevention, mental health, and sustainability). A healthy university is not only about studying and working, but also about creating an en helps people feel good, grow, and maintain balance. More information about CU in the certification is HERE [ URL "https://ukpoint.cuni.cz/IPSC Charles University has received platinum certification, the highest possible level. ****************************************************************************************** * Wellbeing ****************************************************************************************** A supportive environment for students and staff is a key factor in the successful and prod functioning of the University's community. This wellbeing is not only about healthy interp relationships, but also about access to sports facilities, psychological support, and heal Ensuring a thriving environment is also guided by the overarching Sustainable Development Diverse support and awareness-raising events, news and a contact centre for the whole univ and much more is offered by the CU Point [ URL "https://ukpoint.cuni.cz/IPSCEN-1.html"] . Services for students range from the Study Club Celetná [ URL "https://ukpoint.cuni.cz/IPS Welcome Days for new students [ URL "https://ukpoint.cuni.cz/IPSCEN-158.html?event=28297&l networking opportunities, to the Carolina Centre [ URL "https://centrumcarolina.cuni.cz/CC which provides support for people with disabilities, socioeconomic disadvantages, or those subjected to sexual harassment or bullying. For employees [ URL "https://ukpoint.cuni.cz/IPSCEN-36.html"] , the CU Point is a place th the motto: "We know what our employees appreciate. We are one of them." It is therefore a starting point for employee wellbeing, which the University actively sup areas include, among others, the promotion of physical and mental health with the offer of "https://ukpoint.cuni.cz/IPSCEN-274.html"] , counseling services of the Carolina Centre [ centrumcarolina.cuni.cz/CCENG-33.html"] and various sports activities [ URL "https://ukpoi IPSCEN-50.html"] . An oft-cited concept nowadays is work-life balance, i.e. finding a balance between work an life. The University supports this balance both through flexible working hours and, for ex by offering services for parents (kindergartens and children's play areas). For the develo personality and soft-skills, the university offers foreign language courses [ URL "https:/ IPSCEN-236.html"] , various educational opportunities [ URL "https://ukpoint.cuni.cz/IPSCE orientation support for foreign academic staff [ URL "https://swc.cuni.cz/UKSWCEN-1.html"] cultural offers [ URL "https://ukpoint.cuni.cz/IPSCEN-49.html"] and many other events, the which can be found here [ URL "https://ukpoint.cuni.cz/IPSCEN-149.html"] . At the university-wide level, wellbeing and social safety are also supported through a reg mandatory online course for employees, which is also made available to students at some fa course introduces participants to the fundamentals of social safety in the academic enviro to ensure that they not only understand concepts such as bossing, mobbing, or racism, but to recognize these behaviors, effectively defend themselves against them, and know whom to encounter or witness such conduct. ****************************************************************************************** * Reproductive healthcare and support ****************************************************************************************** At Charles University, support for sexual and reproductive healthcare is provided through guidance, counselling, and practical services. Although students and staff usually receive care through the Czech healthcare system, the university helps them navigate this environm information on health insurance [ URL "https://swc.cuni.cz/UKSWCEN-43.html"] , access to m [ URL "https://swc.cuni.cz/UKSWCEN-45.html"] , and other related practical matters, includ and reproductive healthcare. In addition, free menstrual products are available in toilets university facilities. Further support is offered through CU Point, which provides psychological and legal counse "https://ukpoint.cuni.cz/IPSCEN-311.html"] for students and staff. This includes assistanc situations related to sexual health, relationships, harassment, or violence. Charles Unive upholds a zero-tolerance approach to sexual and gender-based violence and maintains ombuds help students access support, information, and a safe institutional response whenever need