Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy
WU is dedicated to ensuring a campus free from discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), and human rights violations to promote equal treatment and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their differences. Discrimination or harassment based on race, nationality, ethnicity, skin color, family background, belief, religion, social status, sexual orientation, gender, age, physical stature, disability, spoken language, political belief, or marital and parental status is strictly prohibited. WU strives to foster an inclusive environment where LGBT individuals, women, displaced people or refugees, people with disabilities, and others are treated with respect and equity.
In 2024, WU issued the Policy on Gender Equality, Non-discrimination, and Anti-harassment, B.E. 2567 (2024), reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity by addressing harassment and banning discrimination while promoting gender equality covering the institution and its operations.
Empowerment of Women
Women at WU are safeguarded against discrimination and harassment and have equal access to education and leadership opportunities. Female students are supported equally with their male counterparts, while female staff are encouraged to pursue senior and leadership roles. The Center of Excellence on Women and Social Security (CEWSS) plays a pivotal role in advancing women’s rights and organizing activities to promote gender equality both on and off campus. In 2024, CEWSS organized a program to promote women’s roles in fostering peace in Pattani Province, an area affected by civil unrest. The initiative mobilized women to serve as intermediaries, fostering dialogue and understanding in a multicultural society where Buddhists and Muslims coexist peacefully.
Additionally, CEWSS hosted an online conference featuring a presentation by Mr. Krisada Kantichol, a CEWSS researcher, on gendered language in media coverage. The presentation explored how language can perpetuate gender bias, often devaluing women, and sought to raise awareness about gender equality both on and off campus.
Support for LGBT Individuals
WU actively promotes the rights and inclusion of LGBT individuals on campus, ensuring they are protected from harassment and discrimination while being treated equally alongside their peers. To celebrate diversity and foster acceptance, the university organizes initiatives such as the Miss Lady Boy competition, which provides a platform for LGBTQ+ individuals to showcase their talents and contribute to a more inclusive community. Additionally, a delegation of LGBTQ+ students from WU participated in the Transgender Nakhon Si Thammarat University 2023 event, held in 2024, highlighting the achievements and contributions of transgender individuals in higher education.
Support for Displaced People
WU has long welcomed displaced individuals, particularly Burmese students and staff, emphasizing racial equality and fair treatment. The University offers scholarships annually to reduce educational inequality and provide displaced individuals with the support needed to complete their education. In 2024, WU received more than 15 Burmese students who became displaced people.
WU provided them with scholarships both fully and partially. Additionally, the Center for International Affairs and WU International College are responsible for assisting all international students, including students who become displaced people on various issues, such as coordinating with embassies and visa procedures, ensuring they can complete their education.
Accessibility for People with Disabilities
WU is committed to providing accessible facilities to ensure that individuals with disabilities can lead normal daily lives on campus. These include wheelchair ramps, accessible toilets, braille blocks, disability signage, and designated parking areas. The university strictly prohibits any form of harassment against people with disabilities, particularly physical harassment, and ensures that students with disabilities have equal access to scholarships and other opportunities.
Through these initiatives and policies, WU underscores its unwavering commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and respectful community for all.
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities