Diversity and equal opportunity

Summary of the main measures:

Form an inclusive organizing committee

  • Make sure minorities and minority groups* are represented on your committee.
  • Don’t assign tasks and responsibilities based on stereotypes and gender biases.

Use inclusive language in your event materials

→ See the EPFL webpage on inclusive language

Ensure minority groups are represented and have a voice

  • In selecting speakers, try to include people from minorities or minority groups.

Make sure your event is accessible

  • Consider accessibility from the standpoint of people with a physical, sensory or cognitive disability, or with a mental disorder.
  • Make sure your event is affordable for people on a tight budget
  • Consider event accessibility for people with young children.
  • Provide free menstrual products.

Hold an event that’s safe for everyone, including on social media

  • Train your staff on risk prevention and how to respond to incidents.
  • Implement the measures you learned during the training.
  • If necessary, use EPFL’s emergency services (for on-campus events).