SDG 10:
REDUCE INEQUALITIES

Reduce inequality within and among countries

University Impact Ranking for SDG 10
U of Haifa 0/100 

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35.7
49.2
62.1
73.3
92.1

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The university’s policy on pay scale equity

By: Law book, 2846, 25.08.2020
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 05, SDG 08, SDG 10  |  Units: Wages Department  | Time: ongoing |  Link
Description: The university’s policy on pay scale equity is based on the Equal Pay Law, which requires it to send data on the salaries of faculty and staff to the treasury, where the data is analyzed and corrected if necessary – see section 6. p. 422. (more…)

Tracking students, graduates, and candidates by Ethnic Minorities and Geography – 2023

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 04, SDG 10  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2024 |  Link
Description: Tracking table of students, graduates, and candidates by Ethnic Minorities and Geography has been updated for the academic year 2022-2023. (more…)

Writing marathon for the first-generation higher education research students

By: The Division for Diversity, Inclusion and Community, University of Haifa
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 10, SDG 04  |  Units: The Division for Diversity, Inclusion and Community; Graduate Studies Authority -Bloom Graduate School; Research Authority; Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Poverty and Social Exclusion  | Time: 2024 |  Link
Description: The Division for Diversity, Inclusion and Community at the University of Haifa, in cooperation with Graduate Studies Authority – Bloom Graduate School, Research Authority, and Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Poverty and Social Exclusion, issued a call for the first-generation higher education research students to participate in the writing marathon. The marathon offers an opportunity to devote an entire day to the advancement of research, (more…)

Webinar “Independence makers” – presentations by female researchers from various academic institutions in Israel

By: Dikla Shmilovich, Coordinator of the Diversity, Equity & Equality Unit
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 05, SDG 10  |  Units: Equality and Diversity Unit, University of Haifa  | Time: 2023 |  Link
Description: The webinar “Independence makers” – presentations by female researchers from various academic institutions in Israel – has been arranged by the Equality and Diversity Unit at University of Haifa. Among the researches presented were also two by Haifa female scholars. Prof. Noya Rimalt from the Faculty of Law lectured on “And what will happen to the size of the Jewish people?” – The story of the Israeli abortion law” and Dr. Shani Stern from the Neurobiology Department spoke about “The difference and similarity between autism and schizophrenia”. (more…)

Tracking students, graduates, and candidates by Gender, Degree eligibility and Faculty – 2023

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 05, SDG 10  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2023 |  Link
Description: Tracking table of students, graduates, and candidates by Gender, Degree eligibility and Faculty has been updated for the academic year 2022-2023. The data in the table is presented in percentages, and organized in the following way: 1. Percentage of All Students by gender and degree; 2. B.A. Students by gender and faculty; 3. M.A. Students by gender and faculty; 4. Ph.D. Students by gender and faculty. 5. Percentage of All Graduates by gender and degree; 6. B.A. Graduates by gender and faculty; 7. M.A. Graduates by gender and faculty; 8. Ph.D. Graduates by gender and faculty. (more…)

“The similarity in the difference” – Opening of a photo-voice exhibition

By: Dean of Students; Rector’s office
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 05, SDG 10, SDG 04  |  Units: Dean of Students;
Rector’s office;
Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library, University of Haifa  | Time: 2023 |  Link
Description: An exhibition of graduation projects of the course “Photo-voice”, taught at the University of Haifa, is a result of a collaboration between the Rector’s Office and the Dean of Students. The exhibition was held at the entrance hall of the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Library, University of Haifa, since March 16, 2023. During the “Photo-voice” course, male and female students from various departments have formed a discussion and joint work group. The exhibits embody the work in a group, starting with bringing up ideas and topics for discussion, through training and learning about photo-voice and photography, to taking photographs on campus, outdoors and at home, under the guidance of the social worker Rana Samaan Jubran. Each project is steeped in the personal experiences of its creator, through which the group members learn about the differences and similarities between them.

Turning an unnecessary garment into a treasure! – a second-hand clothing stall

By: Operations Department
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 12, SDG 10  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2023 |  Link
Description: As part of the University’s commitment to sustainable consumption, on the eve of the Jewish New Year 2023 a second-hand clothing stall was set up on campus. The employees were invited to “sort out closets” and bring clothes in good condition that would make others happy and of course find a “new” garments for themselves and their family members. Clothes can be brought to the improvised stall located on the 700th floor, starting on September 5, 2023. (more…)

“Towards a Culturally Sensitive Academy” – A Conference on cultural, psychological, and social capital and higher education in Israel

By: Dr. Yael Granot-Bein, Manager of a social engagement unit
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 10, SDG 04  |  Units: Dean of Students  | Time: 2023 |  Link
Description: On May 10, 2023, a conference on Higher Education from the perspective of Multiculturalism was held at the University of Haifa. Similarly to the higher education systems around the world, in Israel too the gates of the academy have been opened to diverse populations in terms of social, demographic and economic aspects. Multiculturalism in academy provides opportunities for renewal and diversity, as well as imposes responsibility for optimal integration, dealing with challenges of rethinking, changing and adjusting. At the conference were discussed also the consequences of this major development on the higher education institutions, its existing and required services to meet diverse populations’ needs. (more…)

Establishing a Diversity, Inclusion and Community Array

By: President’s office
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 05, SDG 10  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2023 |  Link
Description: The University of Haifa is proud to announce the establishment of a Diversity, Inclusion and Community Array, led by Prof. Arin Salamah-Qudsi from the Department of Arabic Language and Literature and Dr. Yael Granot-Bein, who until recently served as the director of the social engagement unit in the Dean of Students.
The establishment of the Array is a significant step towards implementing the vision of social sustainability, promoted by the University of Haifa. The university community reflects Israeli society, in all its social diversity and heterogeneity. Intelligent and proactive management of the campus in terms of diversity is a necessary condition for growth and innovation, and for strengthening the sense of belonging and cohesion among faculty members and students. The Diversity, Inclusion and Community Array will be responsible for mapping the various populations represented on campus and creating opportunities for dialogue between members of the administrative and academic faculty, male and female students from different population groups. (more…)

“Women create” – public event in honor of International Women’s Day at the Cultural Center in the Library

By: Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library, University of Haifa
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 05, SDG 10  |  Units: Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library and Gender Equity Unit, University of Haifa  | Time: 2023 |  Link
Description: On 08.03.2023, in honor of International Women’s Day, the Cultural Center at the Library in collaboration with Gender Equity Unit, hosted public event called “Women Create”. The event program included a lecture by Prof. Shulamit Almog, Head of The Diversity and Equality Unit and Advisor to the President on Gender Equity, (more…)

“Woman. Life. Freedom – Women’s struggle in Iran and Afghanistan” – Roundtable in honor of International Women’s Day at the Cultural Center in the Library

By: Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library, University of Haifa
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 05, SDG 10  |  Units: Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library and Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, University of Haifa  | Time: 2023 |  Link
Description: On March 8, 2023, in honor of the International Women’s Day, the Cultural Center in the Library hosted the discussion on the topic – “Woman. Life. Freedom – The Women’s Struggle in Iran and Afghanistan”, led by Prof. Soli Shahvar from the Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. One of the speakers was the correspondent of Iran International in Israel, Ashkan Safaei, accompanied by video operator, and highlights of the the event were later broadcasted by the channel: https://twitter.com/i/status/1633710501204217857 The speakers of both genders presented different angles of the struggle for women’s rights – from media coverage of violent incidents against women, (more…)

Conference on conservatism and moderation

By: The Jewish Arab Center
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 10, SDG 16  |  Units: Social Sciences  | Time: 2022 |  Link
Description: On Sunday, March 12, 2023, The Arab Jewish Center at the University of Haifa hosted MK Mansour Abbas, chairman of the Ra’am party, and Mr. Assaf Sagiv, a researcher of the conservative tradition, for a discussion on conservatism and moderation. The conference was held at the Hecht Museum, Haifa University. (more…)

Disability support services

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 10  |  Units: Administration  | Time: ongoing |  Link
Description: The university has invested a lot of effort in making the campus accessible, and providing support services for people with disabilities. (more…)

Monitoring under-represented groups through candidacy

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 10, SDG 05  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2021 |  Link
Description: Tracking table about candidates has been compiled for the academic year 2020-2021. The data in the table is presented in percentages and segmented by candidates’ gender, area of ​​residence, and the academic degree they applied for – (more…)

Tracking students and graduates by Gender and degree eligibility

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 05, SDG 10  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2021 |  Link
Description: Tracking table about students and graduates by Gender has been compiled for the academic year 2020-2021. The data in the table is presented in percentages, first of students and then of graduates from both genders. Men vs women statistics is segmented by academic degrees and by faculties they studied on. (more…)

Policy of non-discrimination against women and prevention of sexual harassment

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 05, SDG 10  |  Units: Administration  | Time: ongoing |  Link
Description: The university has a zero tolerance policy towards sexual harassment. As of 2018, this policy is backed by a detailed procedure and regulations based on the articles of the law and regulations for the prevention of sexual harassment, (more…)

Appointment of University diversity officer – Prof. Shulamit Almog

By: The university administration
Published in:
SDGs : SDG 10  |  Units: Administration  | Time: 2022 |  Link
Description: On June 2, 2022, the President’s Office announced the appointment of Prof. Shulamit Almog as head of the diversity and equality committee at the University of Haifa. The committee will examine aspects of fairness, diversity and inclusion in every plan, development and important decision made at the university. (more…)

Health literacy in selected populations: Individuals, families, and communities from the international and cultural perspective

By: Levin-Zamir D., Leung A.Y.M., Dodson S., Rowlands G., Peres F., Uwamahoro N., Desouza J., Pattanshetty S., Baker H.
Published in: Information Services and Use
SDGs : SDG 10  |  Units: Social Welfare & Health Sciences  | Time: 2017 |  Link
Description: International and cultural perspectives of health literacy help deepen the understanding of the global context within wh (more…)

Inequalities in non-communicable diseases between the major population groups in Israel: achievements and challenges

By: Muhsen K., Green M.S., Soskolne V., Neumark Y.
Published in: The Lancet
SDGs : SDG 10  |  Units:   | Time: 2017 |  Link
Description: Israel is a high-income country with an advanced health system and universal health-care insurance. Overall, the health (more…)

Coming of age: health-care challenges of an ageing population in Israel

By: Dwolatzky T., Brodsky J., Azaiza F., Clarfield A.M., Jacobs J.M., Litwin H.
Published in: The Lancet
SDGs : SDG 10  |  Units: Social Welfare & Health Sciences  | Time: 2017 |  Link
Description: Although Israel is still young in years, with relatively high birth rates and older people (individuals aged 65 years or (more…)