Gender Equality

Yearly activities

The Gender Equality Office coordinates a range of yearly initiatives that promote equality, inclusion, and awareness across the 8xav福利导航 and the wider community. Discover our activities around International Women鈥檚 Day, Orange Week, and other key moments throughout the year.

Moments That Matter

  • February

    On 11 February, we observe the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 鈥攁 date chosen to honor the birthday of Marie Curie, a trailblazing physicist and chemist. This day celebrates the contributions of women in STEM and inspires future generations to pursue scientific careers. The Gender Equality Office is a partner in a and the campaign by the Faculty of Science, Technology, and Medicine Girls in Sci-tech.

  • March

    Every March, we celebrate International Women’s Day (8 March). To mark this occasion, the Gender Equality Office hosts the Gender Days and a networking event dedicated to honoring the (often invisible) women’s accomplishments.

  • May

    In May, we mark two important dates that celebrate diversity and inclusion: IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia) on 17 May, which raises awareness against LGBTQIA+ discrimination, and Luxembourg Diversity Day on 23 May, which highlights the value of diverse and inclusive workplaces and communities.

  • November

    Starting on 25 November, Orange Week marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, with activities aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing action to end gender-based violence.

International Women鈥檚 Day

Each year on 8 March, International Women’s Day is celebrated globally.

The 8xav福利导航 contributes to this celebration by organising an online conference that examines the gender dimension in timely issues: Gender Days.

Celebrating diversity

On 17 May, the world marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, and on 23 May, Luxembourg celebrates Diversity Day.

Orange week

A global campaign to raise awareness about the prevention of violence and the promotion of safety and equality.

  • Orange Week 2024

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  • Empowering voices, breaking chains: the global pursuit to end violence against women

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  • Orange Week: Exhibition on violence against women

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