Equality is not merely an institutional obligation, but a fundamental value and a driving force for evolution in every modern University.

In accordance with the provisions of current legislation (Law 4589/2019, Article 33, Government Gazette 13/Issue A/29-1-2019) and by decision of the Senate, an unpaid Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Committee (GEADC) is established and constituted in every Higher Education Institution in Greece.

The GEADC consists of nine (9) members, as follows:

• Six (6) faculty members (Dep. of Academic Staff / D.E.P.),

• One (1) member of Special Education Staff (E.E.P.), Laboratory Teaching Staff (E.DI.P.), or Special Technical Laboratory Staff (E.T.E.P.),

• One (1) administrative employee, and

• One (1) student.

The members serve a three-year term and are appointed following a call for expressions of interest issued by the Rector; applications are then evaluated by the Senate. During the selection process, the Senate takes into consideration the candidates’ contribution to fields related to equality, combating discrimination, and social exclusion. The GEADC acts as an advisory body to the Senate and the Administrations of Schools and Departments, aiming to promote gender equality and eliminate discrimination at all operational levels and across every aspect of academic life.

The Governing Board of the University of Piraeus (5th session / 30-09-2025 – committee constitution) has appointed the Institution’s GEADC, which comprises the following members:

1. Claire Economidou, Chair

Professor, Department of Economics, website, e-mail: economidou@unipi.gr

2. Eleni Didaskalou, Member

Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, website, e-mail: edidask@unipi.gr

3. Aikaterini-Efrainia Karadimitropoulou, Member

Associate Professor, Department of Economics, website, e-mail: akaradi@unipi.gr

4. Ioannis Katsanakis, Member

Assistant Professor, Department of Tourism Studies, website, e-mail: ikatsana@unipi.gr

5. Olga Siskou, Member

Assistant Professor, Department of Tourism Studies, website, e-mail: olsiskou@unipi.gr

6. Dorothea Kossyva, Member

Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, e-mail: dkossyva@unipi.gr

7. Michael Tsagkaris, Member

Laboratory Teaching Staff (E.DI.P.), Department of International and European Studies, e-mail: mtsang@unipi.gr

8. Adamantia Katsarea, Member

Administrative Staff, Strategic Planning Unit, e-mail: adamkats@unipi.gr

9. Lila Kartali, Member

Undergraduate Student, Department of International and European Studies, e-mail: u22048@unipi.gr

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the GEADC, in accordance with Article 218 of Law 4957/2022, include:

• Drafting action plans and annual reports to promote equality and eliminate discrimination across all functions of the Institution.

• Proposing measures to enhance equality and to prevent or address phenomena of harassment.

• Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of these measures and suggesting potential revisions.

• Informing and training the university community on issues of equality and respect for diversity.

• Promoting thematic units related to gender and discrimination within the curricula and organizing awareness-raising activities.

• Supporting research concerning equality and the management of incidents involving discrimination or harassment.

• Recording and forwarding reports or complaints to the competent bodies.

• Supporting and guiding victims of discrimination or harassment.