| Savoie Mont Blanc University is committed to fostering a university environment that better supports the well-being of students and staff, regardless of sex, gender, or sexual orientation. A key focus of this commitment is to implement a firm and appropriate response to sexist and sexual violence, as well as all forms of harassment and discrimination (including sexist and anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination).
A multi-year plan has been adopted at USMB, enabling the institution to commit to a proactive policy aimed at fostering gender equality and combating gender-based and sexual violence. |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Reporting platform
- Multi-year Action Plan
- USMB Policy on Gender-Neutral Communication
- Video on consent
- National campaign
- Annual "Shoot Discrimination" Video Contest
- A participatory approach to equality, equity, and diversity
Reporting platform
If you are a victim or witness of an act of violence, discrimination, psychological or sexual harassment, or sexist behavior, please visit the USMB reporting platform (a secure and confidential online platform).
It is available to USMB students and staff.
Multi-Year Action Plan on Gender Equality in the Workplace
The Savoie Mont Blanc University action plan reinforces the institution’s commitment to professional equality between women and men. USMB hopes that the implementation of this plan through concrete actions will help reduce professional inequalities between the women and men who work for the university on a daily basis.
The USMB action plan is organized into six key areas:
Strengthen governance and ensure that gender equality in the workplace remains central to the USMB’s long-term human resources policies- Promote gender diversity in the workforce and equal access to all
roles and responsibilities, including managerial and
senior management positions - Assessing, preventing, and addressing pay gaps
and disparities in career progression between women and men
Promoting a healthy work-life balance and family life- Promote gender diversity in the workforce and equal access to all
roles and responsibilities, including managerial and
senior management positions - Taking Action for Women's Health in the Workplace
Download the Multi-Year Action Plan on Gender Equality in the Workplace (PDF)
Useful resources:
- Best Practices Guide for Recruiting, Welcoming, and Integrating Students Without Discrimination (PDF) – A document provided by the Ministry of National Education, Youth, and Sports and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation
- Information on the Professional Equality Index
USMB Policy on Gender-Neutral Communication
- View the USMB’s charter on gender-neutral communication
- To learn more about gender-neutral communication
Video on consent
National Campaign: “Stop Gender-Based and Sexual Violence in Higher Education”
A support and counseling center dedicated to combating gender-based and sexual violence has been established.
To contact this center, call 3919 (a toll-free, dedicated hotline that guarantees anonymity)
All of the videos, commercials, and testimonials are also available at www.stop-violences-femmes.gouv.fr, a go-to resource for victims and professionals, featuring numerous useful resources (key statistics, communication kit, helpful contacts, legal information, etc.). The site has been expanded to include a“I Am a Witness” section to help anyone respond to situations of gender-based and sexual violence.
For more information, visit the following websites:
Annual "Shoot Discrimination" Video Contest
The annual“Shoot les discriminations”video contest aims to shed light on sexist discrimination and discrimination based on gender, identity, and sexual orientation through videos created by students at USMB.
A participatory approach to equality, equity, and diversity
The USMB is committed to promoting a university environment that is more conducive to student well-being, regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
By examining the current situation at USMB and carrying out information and awareness-raising initiatives, the university aims to foster a shared dialogue with various university stakeholders, with a view to creating a positive and supportive student environment.
This project has two main components:
1 – An investigation into the realities of gender-based and sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination within the USMB through two initiatives:
- A survey on sexual health and gender-based and sexual violence (GBV) to assess the current situation at USMB, evaluate students’ needs, and identify the most appropriate actions to take.
- Conducting exploratory walks on the Jacob-Bellecombette campus to better understand how students use public spaces and the resulting sense of peace and security.
2 – The implementation of awareness-raising initiatives, particularly as part of the Plus d’Égalité Festival. The goal of this festival, developed collaboratively with various university departments, is to raise students’ awareness of differences, to facilitate discussion and debate on these topics, and to provide information on available resources.
MENSTRUAL PRODUCT DISPENSERS
Several dispensers of menstrual products are available to the student community free of charge throughout the year on all three USMB campuses.