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SDG 5

Gender Equality

Sustainable Development Goal 5 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