Equal Treatment Policy

The Global Defence and Aviation Skills Conference 2025 (GDAS2025) is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all participants. This policy ensures that every attendee, including authors, presenters, delegates, session chairs, reviewers, organizers, exhibitors, and sponsors, is treated fairly and without any form of discrimination.

1. Purpose

The purpose of this Equal Treatment Policy is to:

Promote diversity, inclusivity, and fairness throughout all conference activities focused on defence and aviation excellence.

Prevent discrimination and ensure that opportunities for participation are equally available to all defence and aviation professionals.

Maintain a professional and welcoming environment for academic, professional, and TVET engagement.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

All conference participants (on-site and online) including defence personnel, aviation professionals, and TVET educators

Organizing committees, technical committees, reviewers, and session chairs

All GDAS2025 events, including presentations, workshops, demonstrations, networking sessions, and social gatherings

3. Commitment to Equal Treatment

GDAS2025 ensures that:

Non-Discrimination

No participant shall be discriminated against based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, socio-economic status, military rank, or academic background.

Equal Opportunities

All participants have equal access to submit papers, participate in sessions, present research, share best practices, and attend all conference activities including technical demonstrations.

Inclusive Review Process

Submissions are reviewed objectively based on merit, relevance to defence and aviation skills development, and contribution to TVET advancement, ensuring fairness in selection.

Accessibility

The conference strives to accommodate special needs or disabilities to ensure full participation from all defence and aviation professionals.

Respectful Environment

Harassment, discrimination, or any inappropriate behavior is strictly prohibited and will result in removal from the event.

4. Reporting and Resolution

Any participant who experiences or witnesses unfair treatment, harassment, or discrimination is encouraged to report the issue to the GDAS2025 organizing committee.

All complaints will be handled confidentially, with impartial investigation and appropriate action.

5. Responsibility

Participant Responsibility

All participants share the responsibility of upholding this policy

Committee Oversight

The organizing committee will monitor compliance and take prompt action against violations