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).