{"id":14762,"date":"2026-09-24T06:01:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T06:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proxylab.fi\/?page_id=14762"},"modified":"2026-09-24T06:01:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T06:01:59","slug":"gender-equality-plan-2026-2029","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/proxylab.fi\/fi\/gender-equality-plan-2026-2029\/","title":{"rendered":"Gender Equality Plan 2026\u20132029"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gender Equality Plan 2026\u20132029<\/h1><\/h1><\/span>
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ProxyLab ry<\/h2><\/h3><\/span>
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1. Purpose<\/h3>\n

ProxyLab ry is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities. The organisation aims to provide a working and collaboration environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of gender, gender, age, ethnic origin, religion or other personal characteristics.<\/p>\n

This Gender Equality Plan (GEP) outlines the principles and measures through which ProxyLab ry promotes gender equality in its organisational activities, projects and partnerships.<\/p>\n

2. Scope<\/h3>\n

This plan applies to all employees, board members, experts, volunteers, trainees and external collaborators involved in the activities of ProxyLab ry.<\/p>\n

3. Core Principles<\/h3>\n

ProxyLab ry is guided by the following principles:<\/p>\n

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  • Equal opportunities in recruitment and participation.<\/li>\n
  • Equal treatment in working conditions and professional development.<\/li>\n
  • Respectful and inclusive communication.<\/li>\n
  • Prevention of discrimination, harassment and inappropriate behaviour.<\/li>\n
  • Support for work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.<\/li>\n
  • Promotion of diversity and inclusion in projects and stakeholder engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    4. Objectives<\/h3>\n

    ProxyLab ry aims to:<\/p>\n

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    1. Ensure equal opportunities in recruitment and project participation.<\/li>\n
    2. Promote balanced representation in decision-making and project teams whenever possible.<\/li>\n
    3. Maintain a safe and respectful working environment.<\/li>\n
    4. Increase awareness of equality and inclusion among staff and collaborators.<\/li>\n
    5. Integrate gender and inclusion considerations into research, innovation and educational activities where relevant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      5. Measures<\/h3>\n

      Recruitment and Participation<\/h4>\n
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      • Recruitment processes shall be based on competence, experience and suitability for the role.<\/li>\n
      • Job advertisements and calls for participation shall use inclusive language.<\/li>\n
      • Selection decisions shall be documented and based on transparent criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Working Environment<\/h4>\n
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        • ProxyLab ry maintains a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment and bullying.<\/li>\n
        • Concerns related to equality or inappropriate behaviour may be reported to the Executive Director or Chairperson of the Board.<\/li>\n
        • All reports shall be handled confidentially and appropriately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Work-Life Balance<\/h4>\n
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          • Flexible working arrangements may be used whenever operationally feasible.<\/li>\n
          • The organisation supports the reconciliation of professional and personal responsibilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Capacity Building<\/h4>\n
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            • Equality, diversity and inclusion topics may be included in staff meetings, project discussions or training activities.<\/li>\n
            • Staff and collaborators are encouraged to consider equality aspects in project planning and implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Research and Project Activities<\/h4>\n
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              • Where relevant, projects shall consider gender and diversity perspectives in research design, stakeholder engagement and dissemination activities.<\/li>\n
              • Project teams shall seek inclusive participation of different stakeholder groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                6. Responsibilities<\/h3>\n

                The Executive Director is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of this Gender Equality Plan.<\/p>\n

                The Board of ProxyLab ry reviews progress and supports continuous improvement of equality practices within the organisation.<\/p>\n

                All staff members, experts and collaborators share responsibility for maintaining an inclusive and respectful working environment.<\/p>\n

                7. Monitoring and Review<\/h3>\n

                ProxyLab ry will review this plan annually.<\/p>\n

                The review may include:<\/p>\n

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                • Gender distribution among staff and board members.<\/li>\n
                • Gender distribution in project teams where relevant.<\/li>\n
                • Reported equality-related concerns or incidents.<\/li>\n
                • Progress in implementing planned measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  The findings of the review will be discussed by the management and board, and improvements will be introduced when necessary.<\/p>\n

                  8. Approval<\/h3>\n

                  This Gender Equality Plan was approved by the Board of ProxyLab ry and enters into force on 1 January 2026.<\/p>\n

                  The plan will remain valid until replaced or updated by a new version.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14762","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/proxylab.fi\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14762","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/proxylab.fi\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/proxylab.fi\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proxylab.fi\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proxylab.fi\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14762"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/proxylab.fi\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14762\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14765,"href":"https:\/\/proxylab.fi\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14762\/revisions\/14765"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/proxylab.fi\/fi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14762"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}