Equality and Non-Discrimination Policy
Our commitment to dignity and fairness, the grounds on which discrimination is prohibited, and how to raise a concern.
Home / Trust and transparency / Policies, ethics and accountability
Policies, ethics and accountability
How STEMSUP holds itself to account for equality, inclusion, safety and fair treatment, and how to raise a concern.
Our commitment
STEMSUP is committed to equality, dignity, inclusion and a safe learning and working environment. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, bullying or sexual harassment.
Our policies
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Policy
Inclusive books and resources, fair access to opportunities, and accessibility for every child.
Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Policy
How we apply the POSH Act, 2013: who is covered, which committee receives a complaint, and how complaints are handled.
Child safeguarding policy
How STEMSUP protects the children and young people it works with, online and in person.
Privacy policy
How we collect, use and protect personal data.
Terms and conditions
Terms for purchases, digital guides, school orders and donations.
The three policies marked as drafts are awaiting legal review and approval by the Board of Directors. They take effect only when approved, with a version number, effective date and review date recorded.
How to raise a concern
| If your concern is about | Where to take it |
|---|---|
| Discrimination, harassment or bullying (other than sexual harassment or a child’s safety) | Write to support@stemsupfoundation.org. [Grievance Officer: to be designated] |
| A child’s safety | In an emergency call the police on 112 or Childline on 1098. Then tell us at info@stemsupfoundation.org with the subject “Safeguarding concern”. Anyone who knows of a sexual offence against a child is legally required to report it to the police or the Special Juvenile Police Unit. See the child safeguarding policy. |
| Sexual harassment at work | Please do not use a general enquiry form or email address. [Internal Committee confidential contact: to be added after the committee is constituted] [Local Committee and District Officer details: to be verified and added] The Government of India also provides an online complaint route at shebox.wcd.gov.in. |
| A complaint by a transgender person under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 | [Complaint Officer: to be designated] |
| An accessibility barrier, or help to contact us | Write to info@stemsupfoundation.org and tell us how you would like us to respond. [Accessible contact option, such as a telephone number: to be added when available] |
| Orders, privacy and other grievances | support@stemsupfoundation.org |
We keep complaints confidential as far as we can, but we cannot promise absolute confidentiality where a child’s safety or a legal duty to report is involved.
At STEMSUP, every individual deserves dignity, equality, safety and the opportunity to participate. We believe education must be inclusive, workplaces must be respectful, and discrimination and harassment have no place in the society we seek to build.
We are committed to creating learning and working environments where every child, educator, employee, volunteer and community member is treated with fairness, respect and compassion.
Learning for Life. Equality in Opportunity. Dignity for All.