Genders, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - GEDI

The Genders, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) Working Group of MCAA (former Gender Equality and Diversity for Mobile Researchers in Science Working Group) has been active since 2014. In the past years, the WG has been moving from a specific focus on enhancing the inclusion of women in research to a broader scope: promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in research beyond any individual characteristic. Among the primary goals of the WG is to investigate challenges and develop possible solutions in order to boost equity, diversity, and inclusion at all research career stages – from early stages towards leadership levels. Another goal is to ensure that MCAA itself stands for and implements fair treatment of any underrepresented group in all our activities.

GEDI WG has organized several workshops, seminars, and conference sessions and collaborated with several organizations with similar goals. Its current and future activities aim to reach a broader audience and engage more people, including policymakers, to participate in the debate for equal opportunities in career development and for a healthier work-life balance. 

Chair: Jenny Elmaco
Vice Chair: Luana Parisi

Equity & Inclusion Roadmap Task Force
Chair: Praveen Kumar
Co-Chair :Gianna Avellis

Task Force on Global Mobility, Intersectionality, and Brain Circulation
Chair: Ashiqur Rahman
Co-Chair: Nazik Ogretmen

ResearchAbility Taskforce
Chair: Mariya Evtimova-Gardair
 Co-Chair: Olatz López Fernández

Family & Career Inclusivity Task Force 
Chair: Magda Theodoridou

*New* Task Force on Mental Health
Chair: Francisco Valente Gonçalves
Co-Chair: Dunja Jelenkovic 

Members are encouraged to join any of the Task Forces that are of interest to them.

Contact us!

gedi@mariecuriealumni.eu