Dauphine strengthens its commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion

Université Paris Dauphine – PSL reaches a new milestone in its diversity, equality and inclusion policy by signing the LGBTQIA+ commitment charter from the L'Autre Cercle non-profit organization for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace and in higher education.

In signing this charter, Dauphine is part of a national momentum, supported in particular by the ministry for Higher Education and Research, aiming to offer a respectful, safe and inclusive environment to all.

A foundational and concrete commitment

The L'Autre Cercle charter encourages signatory organizations to take concrete actions to prevent discrimination related to sexual orientation or gender identity, and to foster a welcoming climate for the entire community. Its commitments are as follows:

• promoting an environment free from all forms of discrimination, intimidation or violence;
• raising awareness and training staff, teachers and students about LGBTQIA+ issues;
• support for student initiatives and preventive actions;
• the explicit inclusion of these issues in internal policies and reporting systems.

A strategy in line with actions already undertaken

The signing of this charter is in keeping with the actions already taken by Dauphine in terms of combating discrimination and violence. The university has a monitoring unit for victim support and prevention, as well as a specific action plan to support LGBT+ individuals, adopted in 2024 and updated in 2026.

The LGBTQIA+ commitment charter was signed by Bruno Bouchard, President of Université Paris Dauphine - PSL, and Guillaume Savoie, Vice President of the L'Autre Cercle non-profit organization, attended by Béatrice Parance, university Social and Environmental Responsibility Adviser and Catherine Achin and Alban Jacquemart, LGBTQ+ Representatives at Université Paris Dauphine - PSL. © Nicolas Fagot

Beyond the regulatory obligations, Dauphine implements a proactive strategy to promote the support and integration of all students in a respectful and inclusive environment.

Towards a stronger diversity and inclusion policy

The signing of this charter consolidates the university's overall strategy, which revolves around the future mission of "Diversity, equality and inclusion". It aims to better coordinate and highlight the actions taken, in terms of social responsibility, to promote equality and prevent sexist and sexual discrimination and violence.

Through this commitment, Université Paris Dauphine – PSL reasserts its desire to train responsible citizens as stakeholders in a society that's more inclusive and respectful of diversity.

Diversity, equality and inclusion: learn more about our commitments

Glossary: The acronym LGBTQIA+ refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual people, and all the diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities.