Our solutions for equality and inclusion in culture and education
As public figures, professionals in the fields of culture and education must set an example when it comes to equality, diversity, and inclusion. They should be familiar with best practices and may even go so far as to demonstrate that they are putting them into practice through a visible sign of recognition
Your needs
Do you work in the culture or education sector in a role that deals with issues of equality and inclusion? We’re offering you access to our toolkit.
Apply for the Professional Equality label
For recognition of your commitment to gender equality.
Building a responsible event
ISO 20121 tells you how to be exemplary in event management.
Consult the AFNOR Spec on responsible cinema
A guideline for all producers.
Purchase the NF ISO 53800 standard
The international benchmark for gender equality
AFNOR helps you define your needs
Why focus on equality and inclusion?
We live in an era where gender equality—once considered a secondary issue—has become a central, non-negotiable concern in society and the business world. Companies are compelled to take action, and the most committed ones choose to showcase their efforts. The Professional Equality label, created in 2008 by the Ministry of Labor and the ANDRH, and sometimes awarded in conjunction with the Diversity label, thus serves as a badge of virtue. And it turns out that it appeals to the cultural sector, a world where the theme of inclusion resonates more strongly than in other fields
45 %women in the cultural sector
15%salary difference for the same full-time position
3 500institutions of higher education
114 000victims of sexual violence in France in 2023
You can read Testimonials from committed stakeholders here . Universities, schools… The world of education is no exception. It’s a matter of recognition and appeal.
Source: Culture.gouv.fr, Campus France, Ministry of Gender Equality
"Professional Equality" Label: A Look at the Aix-en-Provence Opera Festival
In this short video, Stéphanie Deporcq, the festival’s administrative and financial director, outlines the approach taken by the Festival des Arts Lyriques d’Aix-en-Provence to promote professional equality between women and men. This initiative earned the festival the “Equality” label, awarded by AFNOR Certification following an audit in October 2021, followed by the “Diversity” label six months later
