IAU Values

The IAU opposes any discrimination or harassment based on such factors as ethnic origin, religion, citizenship, language, political or other opinion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We foster a welcoming atmosphere at IAU events and strive for a diverse global community. We work towards supporting sustainable development goals.

Code of Conduct https://www.iau.org/static/archives/announcements/pdf/ann16007a.pdf

Springboard to Action: Equity, Inclusion and Diversity
https://www.iau.org/static/publications/springboard-booklet-150dpi-2page-view.pdf

Statements on Harassment

Anti-harassment guidelines: https://www.iau.org/news/announcements/detail/ann16007/

Sexual harassment: https://www.iau.org/news/announcements/detail/ann15036/

Statements on Discrimination

Racism and Discrimination: https://www.iau.org/news/announcements/detail/ann20023/

Science and Education in Afghanistan: https://www.iau.org/news/announcements/detail/ann21044/

       see also the International Science Council statement: https://council.science/current/news/statement-afghanistan-women-education/?utm_source=MembershipUpdate&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20230127MU

Scientists in Ukraine: https://www.iau.org/news/announcements/detail/ann22012/

Sustainability and Climate Change
Office of Astronomy for Development projects https://www.astro4dev.org/projects-impact/
Intl. Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development https://www.iau.org/news/announcements/detail/ann21063/
Climate Change https://www.iau.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iau2105/
Communicating Climate Change through Astronomy https://www.iau.org/science/scientific_bodies/working_groups/341/
IAU Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiety Sky from Satellite Constellation Interference https://www.iau.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iau2201/