Identify
Surface the real barriers
Diagnose inequality, diversity and inclusion issues specific to CABD to ensure responses address lived realities.
Inclusive Science | Safe People
Building a fair, open and diverse research community.
The CABD EDI Committee mission is to advance towards gender equality and inclusion across our centre, addressing barriers so everyone can thrive. We partner with UPO, CSIC and the SomMa network to align local action with national protocols.
Independent Advisory Committee
Part of SomMa EDI Working Group
Aligned with CSIC Equality Plans
*Data from October 2025
6.4%
Management ♀
30.1%
Graduate + Entry level ♀
37.8%
Technician ♀
16.0%
Early-stage + Pre-tenure ♀
5.8%
Tenured ♀
8 of March 2026, Women at CABD
Women at CABD
Our focus
Three guiding goals
We identify inequities, communicate clearly, and promote actions that guarantee equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, ideology, age, orientation or religion.
Communicate
Create safe channels
Maintain transparent pathways to report inequity and share our activities with the scientific community.
Act
Enable equal opportunities
Promote actions that secure fair access, inclusive culture and zero tolerance to harassment.
How we work
From policy to practice
We organise our work in visible, actionable tracks.
Support & Reporting
- Confidential guidance for anyone facing discrimination or harassment.
- Connect cases to the updated CSIC harassment protocol and campus resources.
- Psychological support and follow-up through partner services.
Training & Awareness
- Workshops on bias, inclusive leadership and bystander action.
- Sessions on integrating sex/gender analysis into research design.
- Annual events around 11F, 8M, Pride Month and Cultural Diversity Day.
Policy & Data
- Monitor representation across career stages and publish dashboards.
- Coordinate with UPO Equality Office, CSIC Women & Science Commission and SomMa EDI WG.
- Align centre procedures with CSIC and national equality plans.
Key documents
Protocols, guides and plans
Use these resources to understand your rights and the processes that protect them.
Protocol
CSIC Prevention & Intervention Against Harassment
Latest protocol to ensure a safe, respectful workplace, including complaint pathways and precautionary measures.
View protocolGuide
Gender in Research
Practical guidance to integrate sex/gender perspectives into research proposals and projects.
Download guidePlan
III CSIC Equality Plan
Framework of measures for equal opportunities across CSIC centres, including CABD.
Read the planSupport
Contact the EDI Committee
Email the committee for confidential advice or to suggest actions that improve equity and inclusion.
edi@cabd.esOn the move
News and activities
Milestones, actions and recognitions that show our EDI work in motion.
Facilities
Gender-neutral restroom now open
A new inclusive WC is available near the main seminar room to provide safe access for everyone.
Recognition
SomMa EDI working group accreditation
CABD participation in the SomMa EDI working group was renewed with commendation for training programs.
Training
Bystander intervention workshop
Hands-on session for staff and students on how to detect, prevent and report harassment situations.
Allies
We act together
Cabd is a joint centre of Universidad Pablo de Olavide, CSIC and Junta de Andalucia. We collaborate with their equality units and the SomMa network to scale our impact.
UPO Office for Equality
CSIC Women & Science Commission
SomMa EDI Working Group
Maria de Maeztu Excellence Programme
Need help?
Report harassment or discrimination
Use our confidential channel. We follow the CSIC protocol to ensure safety, dignity and swift measures for anyone involved.
