The Obsidian Innovation Institute – Associação is fully committed to creating an inclusive environment that empowers every individual, irrespective of their gender, to thrive and reach their full potential.

Our Commitment

We firmly believe that fostering gender equality not only upholds fundamental human rights, but also drives innovation and excellence within our programmes and research teams. In line with European Union guidelines and the requirements of Horizon Europe, we have designed a comprehensive Gender Equality Plan (GEP) that outlines specific goals and measures to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability throughout our operations.

Key Areas Covered

  • Recruitment and Career Progression: Transparent, unbiased processes that provide equal opportunities for all.
  • Work–Life Balance and Organisational Culture: Flexible policies and supportive measures that respect personal and family responsibilities.
  • Leadership and Decision-Making: Efforts to achieve balanced representation of men and women in senior positions and governance bodies.
  • Gender Balance in Research Teams: Encouraging diversity in project teams and research content to maximise creativity and relevance.
  • Gender Pay Gap Analysis: Regular reviews to identify and address any disparities in compensation.
  • Prevention of Gender-Based Violence, Discrimination, and Harassment: Zero tolerance and clear procedures to ensure a safe and respectful workplace.

Download the Gender Equality Plan

For detailed information about our targets, initiatives, and monitoring process, please follow the link below to download the full document:

Download the Gender Equality Plan (PDF)

Monitoring and Reporting

This plan is not a static document. Our management board will regularly review its implementation, measure progress against established benchmarks, and update the plan in line with the feedback and changing needs of our community. We invite staff, partners, and stakeholders to stay engaged in this process, as everyone’s contribution is vital to the success of our equality objectives.

Contact Us

If you have any queries about our Gender Equality Plan or wish to provide feedback, please feel free to contact us. We appreciate your interest and support in helping us uphold our commitment to a fair, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Equality in our research practice

Our commitment applies to governance, recruitment, collaboration, project participation, communication and the design of research activities.

We seek balanced participation, address barriers where they arise and expect respectful professional conduct across institute activities. Equality considerations form part of responsible research and innovation, not a separate administrative exercise.

Progress is reviewed through participation evidence, qualitative feedback and the periodic refinement of internal practices.