Activistenpartij UvA

Fully agree
We believe that decolonizing the elitist academic systems and curricula is a must and priority at the University. The 2016 Diversity Report can only be seen as a starting point; non-Dutch, -white, -heteronormative, and/or disabled students should not be viewed as tokens or cash cows. The University must be a place where these students can feel safe, welcomed and included. Too many students thus far have felt excluded, discriminated and micro/macro-aggressed on campus, we view this as unacceptable.EnCore

Agree
Diversity is one of UvA’s greatest strengths, so the UvA should continue to take necessary actions to improve diversity and inclusivity on and around campus.UvASociaal

Fully agree
Diversity has been one of the core pillars of UvAsociaal since 2005, and the first section of our party program is dedicated to this issue. The UvA should definitely prioritise policies such as decolonisation in order to help students develop a wider worldview while also allowing those from different backgrounds feel comfortable at the university. Furthermore, we believe that every person at the UvA should feel included in the policies that are put in place and we will be able to achieve this as we have a large number of Dutch, European and International students running for both CSR and FSR this year.INTER

Fully agree
INTER considers that it is one of the main responsibilities of the UvA to acknowledge their colonial history and make an active effort to do better. Given our existing focus on international students, we highly support the initiatives for a more diverse student and staff composition.SLAAFS – Honest, Simple, Beer

Agree
Since we have one candidate this year, this voter guide reflects his opinion. As a party, SLAAFS has no opinion and only makes a promise: we will organise free beer drinks.De Vrije Student

Disagree
DVS wants to promote more diversity and inclusivity within the UVA. However, we disagree with some of the solutions suggested in the 2016 diversity report. One of the solutions mentioned in the diversity report is diversity quotas. Selecting candidates based on their background or identity is inherently discriminatory. It shifts the focus from what a person has to offer based on their personal achievements, qualifications, and experiences to only characteristics such as color and origin. Better solutions could focus on substantive factors that aim to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities for everyone. Substantive factors that play a role include social-economic circumstances and potential need for support in language and integration. This way, as a university, we can contribute to diversity and inclusivity without polarizing. We share the same opinion regarding the decolonization of the curriculum. The emphasis should be on academic quality. This is more important than adjusting the curriculum to meet the social and political goals of a particular group. The university is a pluralistic environment where different perspectives and ideas are discussed and debated, without excluding or favoring certain opinions or facts. We support the most complete and inclusive educational offer, as long as we do not lose sight of our primary goal: quality of education.Sefa Student Party

Agree
Sefa Student Party has diversity as one of the most important aspects of its program. We want the University to recognize the harmful effects of its colonial past and work towards actively decolonizing the curriculum. As part of our efforts to promote diversity, we also want to revisit and improve the 2016 Diversity report. The SSP cares deeply about creating a more inclusive and welcoming community on campus for everyone.020
