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SDG 17

Gender Equality

Sustainable Development Goal 17 of 17

Overview

The University of Phayao has consistently been recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for Gender Equality (SDG 5), maintaining a global ranking within the 101–200 band. This achievement reflects the university’s commitment to promoting gender equality, inclusive opportunities, and equal participation in education, employment, leadership, and research.

Policies and Plans

  • Policies promoting equal opportunities for women in recruitment, career advancement, leadership positions, and access to research funding.
  • Institutional policies supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity throughout the university community.
  • Family-friendly policies including childcare services for staff members and students with young children.

Implementation

Gender Equality Policies

  • Equal opportunity policies ensure fair recruitment, promotion, leadership advancement, and access to research funding regardless of gender.
  • The university promotes diversity and inclusion through institutional support for LGBTQ+ individuals and communities.
  • Family-friendly policies include childcare services and support mechanisms for staff members and students with young children.

Female Leadership

  • The university systematically monitors and publicly reports Female Leadership Ratios across executive and management positions.
  • Female leadership statistics are publicly available through the sustainability reporting platform.

Equality Support and Inclusion

  • An on-campus childcare center supports staff members and students with young children.
  • Awareness campaigns, educational activities, and community programmes promote gender equality and diversity.
  • The university fosters an inclusive environment that respects gender diversity and equal participation in academic and social life.

Monitoring and Outcomes

  • The university monitors gender distribution among students and staff to ensure balanced participation.
  • Progress in female leadership representation is tracked and reported annually.
  • Findings are used to continuously improve equality and inclusion policies.

THE Impact Rankings – SDG 5

Year Thailand Rank World Rank Source
2024 5 101–200 https://up.ac.th/NewsRead.aspx?itemID=32188
2023 7 101–200 https://up.ac.th/NewsRead.aspx?itemID=30753
2022 5 82 https://thaipr.net/education/3184756
2021 3 101–200 https://up.ac.th/NewsRead.aspx?itemID=23768

References

SDG 4 ← SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation → SDG 6