Policies

Diversity & Safety

CERGE-EI strives to provide a safe learning and working environment that respects the rights and dignity of all members of its academic and research community. We expect all individuals in our community, our visitors and contracting partners to treat each other with mutual respect, consideration, and dignity. CERGE-EI does not tolerate any form of discrimination and harassment, whether based on a person's race, gender, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics. 

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment can be generally defined as inappropriate or unwelcome behaviour characterized by the making of unwelcome and inappropriate sexual remarks or physical advances in a workplace or other professional or social situation. For detailed definition of the issue and practical guidance, please visit the dedicated Charles University Prevention of Sexual Harassment page.

If you are not sure whether you have fallen victim to sexual harassment, you can contact Charles University counselling services. As a part of CU Point and the Carolina Centre, you can contact independent experts who will provide the maximum level of assistance for resolving this problem using the e-mail address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

The CERGE-EI sexual harassment ombudsperson you can contact for support is Deputy Director for Development and PR This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All communication will be treated in a serious and confidential manner.

Useful links

Code of Ethics of Charles University
Code of Ethics for Researchers of the Czech Academy of Sciences