Sensifai Gender Equality Plan (GEP)

Promoting diversity, inclusion, and gender balance in AI research and innovation

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Current Status Analysis

Sensifai maintains a balanced gender profile, with approximately 50% female and 50% male representation across all levels. Women hold key roles in research, project management, and leadership. Notably, Dr. Farkhondeh Khorashadizadeh, leading data and ML initiatives, exemplifies our commitment to promoting women in technical and leadership roles. Our workplace policies actively foster an inclusive environment, promoting diversity in hiring, retention, and career development.

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Strategic Objectives (2025-2028)

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Balance

Sustain and enhance gender balance, targeting at least 50% female representation in leadership and technical roles.

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Equality in Progression

Eliminate gender disparities in promotions, salary, and access to professional development opportunities.

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Inclusive Culture

Cultivate a workplace environment fostering respect, inclusion, and zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment.

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AI Bias Awareness

Incorporate gender-bias mitigation strategies in research development, ensuring ethical AI practices.

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Implementation Measures

Gender-Neutral Recruitment

Standardized, bias-free hiring processes with diverse candidate pools.

Equal Development Opportunities

Targeted mentorship, leadership training, and participation programs for underrepresented genders.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible working hours, remote work policies, and parental leave support to promote a healthy work environment.

Bias Mitigation in AI

Integrate gender-bias detection and correction protocols within all research and product development activities.

Awareness Campaigns

Regular gender equality workshops, training sessions, and diversity awareness campaigns conducted quarterly.

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Governance Structure

GEP Committee

Led by Dr. Farkhondeh Khorashadizadeh, responsible for monitoring, implementing, and reviewing GEP activities.

Quarterly Reviews

Regular assessment of gender representation metrics, workplace climate, and project inclusiveness.

External Advisory

Collaboration with organizations specializing in women-in-tech initiatives for periodic external audits and benchmarks.

Transparency & Accountability

Publish annual GEP progress reports, ensuring organizational accountability and continuous improvement.

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EU Compliance

Sensifai's GEP complies with Horizon Europe gender equality requirements. It emphasizes gender mainstreaming in research activities, ethical AI development, and fostering gender-balanced teams—ensuring inclusive excellence and meeting European policy standards.

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Continuous Improvement

Conduct annual reviews with all stakeholders, incorporating feedback from staff and external experts.

Regular quarterly progress reports to leadership, allowing adjustments based on evolving organizational and project needs.

Benchmark against industry standards and European best practices in gender equality.

Adapt policies and actions dynamically to foster ongoing organizational and research excellence in gender inclusivity.