Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Policies at UNS
Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) through an integrated framework of regulations, policies, and inclusive practices. These policies collectively address key protected characteristics, supported by national regulations and internal university decrees, ensuring non-discrimination, equal opportunity, and inclusive access across academic and administrative environments.
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Age
UNS ensures fair and non-discriminatory employment practices across all age groups through transparent, merit-based human resource management. Recruitment, promotion, and career progression are conducted objectively, based on qualifications and performance, while adhering to nationally regulated age requirements.
This commitment is institutionalized through:
These documents explicitly outline age requirements for recruitment and retirement protocols, ensuring a transparent and age-diverse workforce. These frameworks ensure that age is regulated only within lawful employment parameters and not used as a basis for discrimination.
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Gender
Gender equality at UNS is embedded within institutional employment policies that uphold non-discrimination and equal opportunity in recruitment, promotion, and professional development. The principle of objective and non-discriminatory management explicitly includes gender equality within broader non-discrimination provisions (“without distinction of background or group”).
These principles are reinforced through:
This demonstrates institutional commitment to maintaining a gender-balanced academic environment where female and male staff have equal access to leadership and professional development, ensuring equitable participation and career advancement opportunities for all genders.
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Disability
UNS actively promotes disability inclusion through institutional standards and targeted support programs that create an inclusive learning environment, providing both physical infrastructure and financial support systems to ensure students and staff with disabilities can thrive.
Key initiatives include:
Implementation of Inclusive Disability-Friendly Campus Standards (2023)
Through these initiatives, UNS maintains specific standards for disability-friendly infrastructure and proactively recruits students with disabilities through dedicated affirmative scholarship schemes.
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Race (Ethnicity/Origin)
As an institution representing the diverse Indonesian archipelago, UNS enforces non-discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or regional origin through both employment policies and student support programs.
Key evidence includes:
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- Explicit prohibition of discrimination based on race and ethnicity in employee management regulations
- Targeted affirmative scholarship programs such as:
Through these schemes, UNS provides targeted access for students from Papua and other underdeveloped regions, ensuring representation and academic support for marginalized ethnic groups.
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Religion or Belief
Known as the “Pancasila Fortress Campus,” UNS upholds interfaith harmony and freedom of religion and belief through both institutional policy and campus infrastructure, fostering a culture of tolerance and mutual respect.
This is demonstrated through:
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- Non-discrimination principles in employee management policies
- Provision of six multi-faith worship facilities (mosque, Protestant church, Catholic church, temple, vihara, and Confucian temple) within the campus grounds to support the spiritual inclusivity of all community members
- Institutional commitment under the Pancasila Campus framework promotes religious harmony
This reflects a comprehensive approach combining policy, facilities, and cultural values to support religious diversity.
Key Regulations:
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Refugees and Asylum Seekers
UNS extends its inclusive reach to the global community by providing educational access for international students from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds, including those from conflict-affected or economically vulnerable regions.
This is evidenced through:
Rector Regulation No. 19 of 2023 on the Admission and Management of International Student Services
Full and partial scholarships are awarded to students from countries such as Yemen, Sudan, and others, facilitating access for those who may be displaced or seeking academic asylum.
These initiatives reflect UNS’s commitment to widening access and supporting vulnerable international populations.
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Pregnancy and Maternity
UNS provides comprehensive protection for pregnancy and maternity through employment policies aligned with national labor and civil service regulations, ensuring that family responsibilities do not hinder academic or professional participation.
Key provisions include:
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- Paid maternity leave (three months) in accordance with Indonesian labor law
- Adoption of:
Additionally, UNS supports postnatal participation for nursing mothers returning to work or study through:
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- Ongoing development of family-friendly campus policies
These measures ensure that pregnancy and maternity do not hinder participation in academic and professional activities.
Conclusion
Through the integration of national laws and internal regulatory decrees, UNS ensures that its EDI policies are not merely aspirational but are legally grounded and physically implemented through infrastructure and dedicated financial schemes.