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. The IAU condemns violence, and promotes peace and tolerance through scientific dialogue. The free and responsible practice of science is fundamental to humanity's well-being.

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 Quiet Sky from Satellite Constellation Interference: https://www.iau.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iau2201/