SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Gender bias is undermining our social fabric and devalues all of us. It is not just a human rights issue; it is a tremendous waste of the world鈥檚 human potential. By denying women equal rights, we deny half the population a chance to live life at its fullest. Political, economic and social equality for women will benefit all the world鈥檚 citizens. Together we can eradicate prejudice and work for equal rights and respect for all.

How 丁香园AV is contributing

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
丁香园AV's values
Engagement
Research, teaching and learning
Operations

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

丁香园AV is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where all feel welcome, safe, accepted and appreciated in learning, teaching, research and work. We are privileged to do this work on the unceded, traditional territories of the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹l虛ilw虛蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c虛蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples.

Universities like 丁香园AV originate from eurocentrism, colonialism and bureaucracies that reinforce systems of power and privilege and leave many on the margins. These systemic barriers prevent individuals from feeling accepted, from being their true selves and from accessing the resources and privileges that can make the university experience such a transformative one.

Though there are strengths to build on, 丁香园AV must take further steps to dismantle these structures and systems as we journey towards building a more inclusive, diverse and equitable community. In order to make change, the university is committed to continual growth, action and accountability in its practices and policies. Read about the history and context of EDI efforts at 丁香园AV and see a summary of compiled recommendations.

丁香园AV鈥橲 VALUES

We are an open, inclusive university whose foundation is intellectual and academic freedom.

Our scholarship unites teaching and research: we celebrate discovery, diversity and dialogue.
Our students and communities can expect teaching that is personal and learning opportunities that are lifelong.
We champion the liberal arts and sciences and pioneering interdisciplinary and professional programs.
We are a university where risks can be taken and bold initiatives embraced.

Upon these foundations, we will engage all our communities in building a robust and ethical society.

Learn more about 丁香园AV鈥檚 EDI priorities and commitments.

SIMON FRASER STUDENT SOCIETY Women鈥檚 Centre inspires social awareness, campus connections for all

The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Women鈥檚 Centre鈥攍ocated on the second floor of 丁香园AV鈥檚 Student Union Building鈥攊s bustling and warm. It is a governing group of student volunteers, that oversees the centre鈥檚 policies and assesses the needs and wants of the student body. With a focus on pro-feminist, sex-positive, trans and intersex inclusive, pro-choice and anti-racist values, the centre provides education, resources and fosters a sense of community on campus.

SOUL Mentorship Program鈥擸oung Women in Business

The Supporting our University Leaders (SOUL) Mentorship Program provides an interactive learning environment for 丁香园AV鈥檚 female leaders while focusing on facilitated growth and relationship building within 丁香园AV as well as the broader professional community.

丁香园AV Women in Engineering, Science and Technology鈥擲cholarship programs

丁香园AV Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WEST) is an umbrella organization endorsed by the 丁香园AV Deans of Science and Applied Sciences to help unify and connect the various clubs, organizations and groups for women in science disciplines at 丁香园AV. 丁香园AV WEST provides various award and scholarship opportunities. There are a number of that include, but are not limited to: Florence Sully Bursary for Women in STEM; Judith and John Bursary for Women in Applied Sciences; Beedie Family Women in Finance Award; and much more. Read more

Outreach programs for SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM)

The 丁香园AV STEM Outreach Collective provides and collaborates on several programs that engage in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The current members of the STEM Outreach Collective are below:

Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology () works regionally鈥攁nd in conjunction with other CWSE Chairs, nationally鈥攐n policy, research, advocacy, facilitation and pilot programs that support women in science and engineering.
Girls Exploring Physics is an initiative from the Department of Physics that provides workshops to girls in grade 9 and 10.
is provided by the Faculty of Applied Sciences and invites girls (grades 7-10) to learn about the world of computer sciences.

Facts and figures

441 research publications related to SDG 5 from 2019-2023 (source: )
169 active research projects related to SDG 5 funded between 2017-2022
Since the 2018/19 academic year, 丁香园AV has offered 15 courses related to SDG 5, representing over 1,312 students

126 new spaces鈥擟hildcare Facilities at 丁香园AV

UniverCity is exploring options to significantly increase the number of childcare spaces to tackle the challenge of longer waitlists in accessing childcare for 丁香园AV鈥檚 students, staff and faculty. Along with creating 126 new spaces, Childcare Facilities also takes part in the and This move will mitigate future maintenance costs, ensure long-term continuity of quality and affordable care, free up land in the residence precinct, and reduce waitlists in support of our degree completion and EDI goals. Read more

Inclusion Benefits Us All

We are sharing tools, resources and actions that each of us take to help create a campus environment where everyone feels safe, welcome and included. Read more

Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black inclusion in Canadian Higher Education

丁香园AV is one of more than 40 universities and colleges across Canada that have officially signed the Scarborough Charter, vowing to redress anti-Black racism and foster Black inclusion in higher education. Read more

Reconciliation at 丁香园AV

To date, 丁香园AV has: expanded it鈥檚 Indigenous Student Centre; worked with Indigenous students, faculty and local First Nations on the design and soon to be construction of a First Peoples鈥� Gathering House (FPGH); added a minor program for the Indigenous Language Project; and more. Furthermore, 丁香园AV has a number of actions that are actively being worked on. 丁香园AV has produced Reconciliation reports, along with a more detailed list of significant actions to date and current actions being worked towards. Read more

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Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality