Reduction of inequalities | ODS Unileon | Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible

Equality must underpin all aspects of sustainability if the SDG targets are to be met. Universities must manage appropriately to reduce health and economic inequalities both nationally and internationally.

How does the University of León contribute to the achievement of this objective?

10. 3. Students from developing countries
- 10.3.1. In the academic year 2022-23 we received 117 students from developing countries.
10.4. Students with disabilities
- 10.4.1. In the academic year 2022-23 107 students with disabilities studied
10.5. Employees with disabilities
- 10.5.1. In the academic year 2022-23, 24 employees with disabilities were part of our staff.
10.6. Measures against discrimination
- 10.6.1. Our admissions policy is not discriminatory: a quota of places is reserved for students with disabilities. We provide advice to counselors, students and the examination board on positive action measures in access and admission to the university and we have a particular adaptation in the entrance tests. Students with a legally recognized disability equal to or greater than 33% are exempt from paying public tuition fees
  Royal Decree 412/2014
  COEBAU agreement for students with specific educational support needs
  University guide for students with disabilities
- 10.6.2. Measure and track applications and admissions of underrepresented
  University Students Statistics
  Unidad de Apoyo a Personas con Discapacidad
  Oficina de Relaciones Internacionales
- 10.6.3. Actions to recruit students/staff/teachers from under-represented groups
  Framework agreement between the University of León and Fundación Secretariado Gitano
- 10.6.4. We have anti-discrimination policies
  Statute of the University of León
  Area of Accessibility and Social Support
  II Equality Plan
  University Community Ombudsperson
- 10.6.5. There are bodies in charge of implementing policies, programs and training related to diversity, equality, inclusion and human rights on campus
  Area of Accessibility and Social Support
  Support Unit for students with disabilities
  University Community Ombudsman
- 10.6.6. We provide mentoring/counselling/peer support programmes to support students, staff, faculty from underrepresented groups
  Student-Assistant program
  Buddy Programme
- 10.6.7. All of our buildings are accessible
  Physical accessibility
  The Colegio Mayor Universitario San Isidoro has 6 rooms with bathrooms adapted for people with physical disabilities.
- 10.6.8. There is support for students with disabilities from which a good number of services are provided.
  Services of the Support Unit for Students with Disabilities
- 10.6.9. We develop guidance and support programs for students with disabilities and, upon request, provide support resources and design adaptations in the teaching-learning and evaluation process.
  Disability access scheme
- 10.6.10.We implement reasonable accommodation strategies for people with disabilities cidad
  Support Unit for People with Disabilities
  Guide to adaptations at the University
  University Guide ONCE Foundation
- 10.6.11. We have anti-harassment policies
  Regulation that regulates the protocol for action against harassment at the University of León