SDG #10: Reduced inequalities

Contextual bilingual French-sign language dictionary

A bilingual French-sign language (LSFB) dictionary that can be queried in both languages, thanks to cutting-edge technology and access to a vast database. This is the result of four years' hard work by a team of researchers in linguistics and computer science at UNamur. A world first, it offers a powerful, easy-to-use tool that is freely accessible to a wide audience: deaf children, their families, teachers, translators and interpreters. Learn more

Discover all publications related to the Sustainable Development Goal "Reduced Inequalities" on the UNamur research portal.

Corporate initiatives

Gender and diversity policy

The University of Namur has been fighting against gender discrimination since 2011 by setting up the Gender Group and then, in 2013, by creating a Vice-Rectorate in charge of developing this policy.

The rectoral team intends to assert its will to maintain voluntary and reasoned policies in this field. Read more

Annual "Women and Girls in Science" conference

An interdisciplinary group of young researchers at UNamur is organizing an annual conference with the aim of promoting access to science and technology for women. Learn more

Protection Harcèlement Etudiant de l'UNamur (PHARE)

PHARE is part of a global plan to fight moral, physical or sexual harassment and to fight aggression and violence against UNamur students and doctoral students. It has three main components: training, awareness-raising and remediation. PHARE's priority is to act effectively on the remediation aspect, by offering optimal support to victims and witnesses. More info here

The Medical-Psychological Center (CMP)

The CMP organises health promotion activities for students. It provides free psychological consultations, help with stress management, a medical consultation, 'health and well-being' initiatives, support for students with special needs, meditation workshops, 'methodo' lunches for EBS students, etc. More info here...

The special needs student service (EBS) is aimed at current and future students at the University who are experiencing long-term difficulties that may prevent them from participating in teaching on an equal footing with other students (disabilities or disorders). This brochure mainly includes information on the decree on inclusive higher education, students with special needs, the support service for students with special needs, the procedure from obtaining status to the implementation of reasonable accommodations, and avenues of appeal.

With regard to the values of plurality, respect, openness and personal fulfillment on which it is founded, as well as in compliance with the legal provisions contained in Belgian law, the University of Namur wishes to guarantee any transgender person the right to be recognized by the first name of their choice, which better corresponds to their gender identity and by which they wish to be called.

Forum Universitaire pour la Coopération Internationale au Développement (FUCID)

Migrations, inequalities, interculturality: An NGO within a university, the Forum Universitaire pour la Coopération Internationale au Développement (FUCID) aims to be a place for meeting, expression, debate, advocacy, awareness-raising and commitment, action, militancy and utopia. A network of men and women sharing the same values of solidarity and citizenship. It is rooted in UNamur's vision and in this framework, participates in the realization of the university's overall objective, namely to train responsible actors in society for a more just, sustainable, equitable world with respect for human rights. Learn more

Intersectionality is a highly fashionable concept, yet one that is often misunderstood. As part of a Midi de la FUCID on October 27, 2022, Aïda Yancy, historian, activist and trainer, revisited the origins and meaning of the concept, as well as its relevance in a student and academic context. She illustrated her point by talking about the intersection of two forms of discrimination: racism and sexism. More info here

Travel grants

The International Relations Department (SRI) offers mobility grants (in-out) notably via the ERASMUS+ and FAME programs to students, researchers and teachers.

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Collaborations and partnerships

ILI Project: Migrants trained in French at the University of Namur

Since 2015, the University of Namur, in partnership with the Hénallux teaching department, has launched a number of initiatives to help migrants. They are part of a Local Integration Initiative (LII) project recognised by the Walloon Region. As well as organising intercultural activities, a French language course is offered for levels B1, B2 and C1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). This year, around 15 students took part. Here's a look back at this rewarding experience, in the service of a more inclusive society.

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