CU News on Equal Opportunities
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Orange the world: 16 days of activism against gender-based violence is a global initiative of the United Nations that begins each year on 25 November - the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Charles University is committed to zero tolerance of gender-based violence and is therefore joining the campaign again this year. The issue also resonates strongly among students, so this year UK Point has teamed up with the university's Student Majáles association, whose membership took on the organisation of the campaign events.
Be orange!
Orange is the colour that symbolises a world without violence and accompanies the campaign throughout the 16 days. On 25 November, major buildings around the world, including the Carolina Building, will be lit up in orange. You can wear orange too! At the same time, on 25 November, we will set up several orange stations on the grounds of Charles University, where you can, among other things, pin orange ribbons as a symbol of support for the campaign.
Did you find one of the stops? Take a photo, share it on social media with the hashtag #OrangeTheWorldUK and help spread awareness of the campaign and the fight against gender-based violence among your friends.
Upcoming events...
The campaign is 16 days long and will culminate on 10 December, Human Rights Day. During this period, the Student Majal, in collaboration with other student associations, is planning a series of events reflecting the theme of the campaign. For more information, follow the Student Majáles social media (Facebook, Instagram).
Charles University Prize for Contribution to Equal Opportunities – Carl and Gerty Cori Prize
Do you have a colleague or a student in your surroundings who significantly contributes to equal opportunities? Nominate them as candidates for a new university prize! This prize, established by Charles University to raise awareness about equality issues and to emphasize its importance, is intended for individuals and groups from the academic community and university staff. The activity for which the prize can be awarded does not need to take place on the university premises, but there must always be a clear impact on balancing opportunities for disadvantaged groups in society. Both individuals and collective bodies of the university can nominate.
How to proceed with submitting a nomination?
- Download and fill out the nomination form (send it signed with a digital signature or scanned with a handwritten signature and in an editable version)
- Prepare documentation proving the contribution of the nominated activity or project
- Send everything by May 31, 2026, to the email
The award will be presented along with the Arnošt of Pardubice Prize during the celebrations on November 17, 2024. More information can be found in the Rector´s Directive.
We look forward to your nominations!
Contact for additional information: Iveta Bayerová, Coordinator of the Equal Opportunities Agenda, CU Point, .
International Women´s Day at CU
The celebrations of International Women’s Day at Charles University take the form of a travelling event titled ‘Women Who Inspire’. The initiative was launched by the Third Faculty of Medicine in 2023 and was subsequently hosted by the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, the Faculty of Humanities, and the Faculty of Social Sciences. Further details about the 2026 programme and the hosting faculty will be added.
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