Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) is committed to fostering a workplace and academic environment where women are treated with fairness, respect, and equality. The University upholds a strict policy against any form of discrimination based on gender, ensuring that female staff, students, and faculty have equal opportunities for recruitment, promotion, education, training, and professional development.

In implementing this policy, UMK aligns with national directives such as the Dasar Wanita Negara (National Policy on Women) and the Pelan Tindakan Pembangunan Wanita (Women Development Action Plan), which guide the promotion of gender equality, women empowerment, and inclusive participation in all sectors of society.

Aligned with national laws, regulations, and UMK internal governance frameworks, this policy ensures that women can fully participate in all aspects of university life without facing bias, harassment, or unequal treatment. UMK actively promotes gender equality through supportive measures, family-friendly policies, and equitable access to resources, creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all women.

By implementing and enforcing this policy, UMK demonstrates its unwavering commitment to SDG 5: Gender Equality, contributing to a culture of fairness, respect, and opportunity across the university community.