LifeWatch ERIC’s Gender Equality Plan (2025–2027) sets out a clear roadmap for promoting gender equality and equity throughout the organization. As a continuation of the first plan published in 2022, this updated introduce more focused and ambitious measures. It reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a fair, inclusive, and respectful working environment for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, disability, or other personal characteristics.

The plan is aligned with the European Commission's requirements for Horizon Europe and aims to make gender aspects an integral part of our internal policies, decision-making, human resources and research activities. Rather than introducing separate or additional measures or programs, the GEP aim to reinforce the LifeWatch ERIC Culture Principle by integrating new measures with existing policies, procedures and best practices that have an impact on equality and diversity in the organization. Ultimately, this plan goes beyond compliance and represents a broader commitment to organizational excellence, fairness, and responsibility, recognizing that true innovation can only occur when diversity is fully embraced and supported at all levels