Diversity and Inclusion

EUAN Awards on Diversity and Inclusion

The EU Agencies Network (EUAN) celebrates every year the efforts of EU Agencies and Joint Undertakings to create inclusive, diverse and respectful workplaces. Through the EUAN Diversity and Inclusion Awards, the Network recognises actions that: 

• promote equitable and supportive working environments
• raise awareness of diversity and inclusion across the EU public sector
• inspire others by sharing proven and replicable good practices 

In 2025, the Awards attracted 20 applications from across the Network - European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), Global Health Joint Undertaking, European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX), European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) etc. 

The initiatives submitted in 2025 address topics such as inclusive leadership, wellbeing, gender equality, LGBTIQ+ inclusion and disability awareness, showcasing the collective commitment of EU Agencies and Joint Undertakings to build a fair and representative EU public service. 

Entries were submitted in two categories: 

• Outstanding Internal Initiative, for actions targeting staff and internal stakeholders
• Outstanding External Initiative, for actions engaging external audiences or the wider public 

The winners were announced on 23 October 2025 during the EUAN plenary meetings in Brussels. 

Winners of the 2025 EUAN Diversity and Inclusion Awards 

Outstanding Internal Initiative - Fusion for Energy (F4E) – Women’s Leadership Development Programme (WLDP) 

F4E’s programme helps women strengthen their leadership skills through coaching, peer learning and career workshops. 36 participants have already benefited since the launch of the initiative in 2024, leading to an increase in women applying for and taking up management positions. 

The initiative promotes inclusive leadership, mentoring and gender balance as part of F4E’s organisational culture. 

Outstanding External Initiative - European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) – Girls Go Circular 

EIT’s Girls Go Circular initiative supports girls aged 14–19 in developing digital and entrepreneurial skills and increasing their participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Over 65,000 teenage girls in 35 countries - 27 EU member states and 8 Horizon Europe countries, have participated in the initiative. Over 1,000 schools across Europe benefited from the circular learning model of the Girls Go Circular initiative.  

Since its launch in 2020, Girls Go Circular continue to equip young girl students across Europe with the skills and confidence to become leaders in the digital and green economy. 

Certificates of Excellence 

The jury awarded three Certificates of Excellence for outstanding achievements in specific fields: 

• Sustainability – European Medicines Agency (EMA): Reasonable accommodation measures for staff with disabilities
• Cultural shift – European Union Agency for Railways (ERA): Women in Rail Award
• Outreach – European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA): “What do you choose to see?” – campaign challenging stereotypes and discrimination 

Nominees

EUAN Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey 2025

The 2025 EUAN Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Survey is the Network’s second joint pulse on how inclusion is experienced across EU Agencies and Joint Undertakings. Designed by a project team comprised of DEI/HR professionals across Agencies and led by Steven Beyba, HR Officer (Eurojust) and Co-Chair of the EUAN DEI Working Group, the survey gives a shared, evidence-based view of where our workplace culture is strong and where more can be done.

A shared snapshot of inclusion across EU Agencies and JUs

Nearly 70 % of respondents said they feel comfortable being themselves at work, and over 80 % described their teams as respectful and supportive. At the same time, many colleagues called for clearer reporting channels, stronger managerial accountability, and more visibility for ongoing DEI actions.

Progress and areas for improvement

The results show steady progress in gender balance and LGBTIQ+ inclusion, with most respondents feeling that equal treatment is a shared value.

Staff pointed to the need for greater transparency in career progression, better support for colleagues with disabilities, and more attention to mental-health and well-being.

Each Agency now has a clear, evidence-based starting point to turn insight into action. The next steps focus on practical measures — making DEI visible as a true priority, empowering managers, simplifying reporting, and sharing progress across the Network. By acting on these results, EU Agencies and JUs aim to build workplaces where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute fully to Europe’s mission.

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• 7 November 2025

EUAN Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey Report 2025

The second EUAN Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey takes a closer look at how inclusion really works across EU Agencies and Joint Undertakings — not just in policy, but in everyday experience. By turning insights into concrete actions, the report helps leaders, managers and teams build fairer, more transparent and more respectful workplaces across the Network. Designed collaboratively with HR, DEI experts and staff representatives, the survey gives a shared, evidence-based view of where our workplace culture is strong and where more can be done. The survey’s anonymous data was pulled together into this report by a team lead by Steven Beyba, HR Officer (Eurojust) and Co-Chair of the EUAN DEI Working Group, and colleagues from Eurojust. 

 

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Our diversity is our strength

EU Agencies and Joint Undertakings (JUs) are applying diversity and inclusion ethics in their work.

EU Agencies ensure equal opportunities and are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. They stand against any discrimination based on race, colour, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnic origin.

In their recruitment process, Agencies and JUs do not make any distinction on grounds of age, race, political, philosophical or religious conviction, sex or sexual orientation, disabilities, marital status or family situation.

Agencies and JUs share information and good practices with one another and define a common position on topics of common interest related to diversity and inclusion.

Diversity Charter

The EU Agencies Network (EUAN) is facilitating this cooperation with its Working Group on Diversity and Inclusion, which laid out the principles of diversity and inclusion in an EUAN Charter on Diversity and Inclusion.

The Charter is a commitment in favour of diversity and inclusion among the EUAN, whose staff members must benefit from equal treatment and opportunities, irrespective of any ground such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation.