Gender Equality Plan 2024 - 2027

The Gender Equality Plan for the period 2024-2027 is based on a participatory ecosystem that has been woven during the previous plan, and is structured in 5 thematic blocks on which we will work to advance in the elimination of the gender gap in our center and our environment. 

Structures for the development of the Gender Equality Plan 2024 - 2027

NanoGUNE has created a number of working structures to deal with the responsibility and work that the GEP implementation entails for the organization. On the one hand, the main responsible person for ensuring the proper development of the plan will be the director of the center. On the other, the Coordinator of the plan will prepare the annual action plan and will coordinate with other colleagues for the proper development of the plan. 

Working group

The responsible and the coordinator of the plan conforme the so-called working group. This group mets 4/5 times per year.  

  • Jose M. Pitarke, Director General.
  • Itziar Otegui, Coordinator of the GEP and Outreach Manager. 
  • Miren Alberdi, Finance and HR Director.
  • Naiara Arri, External Advisor (Elhuyar)

Main tasks: 

  • To make and approve contributions to the annual management plan. 
  • Create and manage specific working groups to ensure gender mainstreaming. 

Specific Working Groups

In addition, the possibility of setting up specific temporary working groups to carry out specific work where necessary is open. 

Gender Equality Committee (GEC)

  • GEC members will be nanoGUNE employees. 
  • The GEP coordinator will be a member of the GEC. 
  • The GEC will meet at least twice a year.

Main tasks: 

  • To make contributions to the annual management plan. 
  • To learn about the development of the plan and make contributions. 
  • To proactively participate in the implementation of specific actions.