“Halo Bu Dekan” FIB Unpad: Building a Workplace Free from Discrimination

SDG 8 emphasizes the importance of inclusive and sustainable economic growth alongside the provision of decent work for all. A key element of ensuring decent work is the creation of a workplace free from discrimination based on religion, sexuality, gender, age, or social status. The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Universitas Padjadjaran demonstrates its commitment to this principle through the launch of the “Halo Bu Dekan” service in April 2022. This program serves as an official reporting channel not only for students but also for lecturers, staff, and the academic community who wish to report suspected discrimination within the faculty environment.

As a dedicated platform, “Halo Bu Dekan” prioritizes the confidentiality of whistleblowers, provides a safe space, and offers consultation and counseling services, ensuring that those who report remain supported throughout the process. By doing so, FIB Unpad creates a healthy and productive atmosphere in which all members of the academic community can work and thrive.

This initiative directly contributes to SDG 8.5, which aims to achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including young people and persons with disabilities, and SDG 8.8, which focuses on protecting labor rights and promoting safe and secure working environments for all workers. Through this program, FIB Unpad reaffirms its commitment to eliminating all forms of workplace discrimination while ensuring equal opportunities for lecturers and staff to grow and advance.
With consistent efforts in conducting educational activities, awareness campaigns, and support programs from 2022 to 2025, “Halo Bu Dekan” stands as a tangible contribution of FIB Unpad to the achievement of SDG 8. This service not only improves the quality of working life but also helps create an academic environment that fosters sustainable economic growth through a safe, inclusive, and competitive workforce.