Every member of the university community is entitled to equal opportunities and protection from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, skin colour, gender, language, religion, political or other beliefs, national or social origin, property status, trade union membership, education, social
status, marital or family status, age, health condition, disability, genetic heritage, gender identity,
expression, or sexual orientation.

At the same time, every member of the university community has a responsibility to ensure that
others are able to exercise these rights.

The university maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of discrimination,
harassment, or sexual harassment, whether directed against employees or perpetrated by
employees towards students or other individuals they engage with in the course of their
professional duties.

The curriculum includes courses specifically addressing issues such as EU Gender Equality Law,
European Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination Law, LGBTQ Law and Politics, and Gender-
Based Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence. These courses cover topics related to
sexual violence, sexual harassment, and working with victims.

Additionally, various other courses incorporate these topics to varying extents within their
modules. Examples include Criminal Procedure Law, Victimology, Women's Rights, Human
Rights Protection in Criminal Proceedings, Family Law, Family Law with Elements of Civil
Procedure, Family Law and Civil Registry, European Family Law, Child Protection in Family
Law for Unaccompanied Minors, Social Work and Human Rights, Child Neglect, Social Work
with Youth (Seminar), Labour and Social Law, Anti-Discrimination Employment Law and Social
Security Law, Discrimination and Anti-Discrimination Policies, Legal History of Women –
Croatian Heritage and European Context, and Gender Equality in the UN System.

In total, content related to gender equality is incorporated into 82 courses. The ten most
frequently addressed topics include gender equality, the status and rights of women,
discrimination, violence, the international legal framework for gender equality, the prohibition of
discrimination, gender and gender roles, national legal regulations, case law and policies on
gender equality, institutions for protection in the field of gender equality, and stereotypes and
prejudices. Additional topics encompass feminism, work-life balance, diversity, anti-
discrimination policies, LGBTQIA+ issues, and reproductive rights and autonomy. These topics
are covered across courses, ranging from a few hours to several dozen hours per course.

Teaching on gender equality draws upon approximately 180 diverse sources of literature. The
most commonly utilised materials include book chapters and books (91), followed by scientific
and professional articles (44), regulations and international documents (21), case law (20), and
databases and reports (4). Teaching in this area supports the achievement of 257 distinct learning outcomes.

The university implements regular measures to monitor perceptions of discrimination and reports on the state of discrimination and the effectiveness of anti-discrimination measures through surveys conducted with students, faculty, and staff.

The university has also entered into cooperation agreements that enable students to undertake
practical training with the Office of the Gender Equality Ombudsperson, the Representative of
the Republic of Croatia before the European Court of Human Rights, and the SOLVIT Centre.