Reduced Inequalities_SDG10

In its efforts to reduce inequality, CNU runs a gamut of programs that empower marginalized people, mainly through its livelihood and ecotourism projects. Aside from that, the university has always followed the principle of equality in its policies such as equal access to educational opportunities, advocacy to end violence against women and their children, and free practical self-defense training for all.

Further efforts lie in the university’s conduct of studies that point out the line of equality. These published works highlight the significance of doing research on social justice amid the pandemic to solve problems and unlock ways to survive the toughest eras of human life. Relevant papers include Dr. Lapiz’s “Social Justice: An Outreach-Extension Program” and Dr. Alda’s “Lived Experience of Student-Scholars under the Expanded Students Grants-in-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation

Measures against discrimination

Non-discriminatory admissions policy
Have an admissions policy which is non-discriminatory or which details and explains the logic for any appropriate positive discrimination policies in admissions
Access to university track underrepresented groups applications
Measure and track applications and admissions of underrepresented (and potentially underrepresented) groups including ethnic minorities, low income students, non-traditional students, women, LGBT students, disabled students, and newly settled refugee students.
Access to university underrepresented groups recruit
Take planned actions to recruit students, staff, and faculty from under-represented groups
Anti-discrimination policies
Have an anti-discrimination policy that covers the institution and its operations.
University diversity officer
Have a diversity and equality committee, office or officer (or the equivalent) tasked by the administration or governing body to advise on and implement policies, programmes and trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights on campus.
Support for underrepresented groups
Provide mentoring, counselling, or peer support programmes to support students, staff, and faculty from underrepresented groups.
Accessible facilities
Provide accessible facilities for people with disabilities.
Disability support services
Support services for people with disabilities.
Disability access scheme
Provide access schemes for people with disabilities such as mentoring or other targeted support( Mentoring, Other targeted support)
Disability accommodation policy
Have reasonable accommodation policy or strategy for people with disabilities including adequate funding
Anti-harassment policy
Have an anti-harassment policy that covers the institution and its operations