University Policy on Ensuring Equal Access to Educational Activities for All

  • Monitoring the policy of equality, diversity, and inclusion

University Policy on Ensuring Equal Access to Educational Activities

The University of Oum El Bouaghi is committed to ensuring equal access to all educational and extracurricular activities for every member of its community, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, health status, or social background. This policy reflects the university’s dedication to inclusion, diversity, and fairness and is grounded in both national and international law.

Legal Framework Supporting Equal Access

  • Constitutional Guarantees: Article 37 of the 2020 Algerian Constitution affirms that all citizens are equal before the law, prohibiting discrimination based on birth, race, gender, opinion, or any other personal or social condition (constituteproject.org).
  • Right to Education: Article 68 of the same constitution guarantees the right to education, ensuring equal access to schooling and vocational training, and mandates the state to maintain impartiality in educational institutions (constituteproject.org).
  • International Commitments: Algeria has ratified the United Nations Convention against Discrimination in Education, requiring member states to eliminate discrimination in education and promote equality (unesco.org).

Institutional Policies

The university implements these principles through its Charter of Ethics and Morality and internal regulations, ensuring a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. Students, staff, and other community members are entitled to equal opportunities in learning, participation, and professional development, without fear of discrimination or harassment.

University Charter of Ethics and Morality

The Charter emphasizes mutual respect as a cornerstone of university life. All members are expected to refrain from any form of violence—symbolic, physical, or verbal—as well as harassment, whether moral or sexual, discrimination, and bias.

Students’ Rights and Responsibilities

  • Students have the right to access all information regarding internal regulations of higher education.
  • Students enjoy freedom of expression within the framework of university regulations.
  • Students are entitled to respect, dignity, and a safe environment, including proper hygiene standards in classrooms and residence halls.
  • Students have the right to quality education and mentoring through modern and adapted pedagogical methods.
  • Students are guaranteed fair evaluation, with the ability to appeal in cases of suspected unfair assessment.
  • Postgraduate students have the right to research-based training and access to university resources for conducting research.
  • Students should have timely access to lessons, training, and learning resources at the start of each academic year.
  • Students have the right to receive grades accompanied by model answers and detailed scoring, and may review their exam copies.
  • Students are entitled to access libraries, IT centers, and all necessary educational materials.
  • Students can freely elect their representatives in academic committees without pressure or restrictions.
  • Students have the right to establish scientific, technical, cultural, or sports associations, provided these do not interfere with the administrative management of university institutions.
  • Students must never face unfair treatment based on ethnicity, gender, religion, political opinion, socio-economic status, or health condition, nor should they be subjected to psychological or sexual harassment.
  • Policy created (2010)

The university originally established this policy in 2010 to guarantee fairness, equality, and non-discrimination within its educational environment. It provided a framework for promoting ethical behavior, respect, and equal opportunities across all university activities.

  • Policy reviewed (2024)

In 2024, the University revised the policy to align it with current national and international requirements related to sustainability, ethics, and inclusion. The updated policy ensures compliance with constitutional guarantees, international conventions, and best practices for providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable academic environment.

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