A gender equality policy is a set of rules that enables equal participation of men and women in an organizational and social environment, at a level higher than what has been traditionally established, preventing the creation of stereotypes or discrimination.

It seeks to achieve equality by integrating the principle of substantive equality into educational programs and policies, eliminating stereotypes that produce inequality, developing projects and programs, guarantees of education and job training based on the principle of equality, and incentives for research in everything related to equality between women and men.

It is important to consider that gender discrimination is a violation of human rights and that gender equality is a fundamental human right. Gender discrimination can take many forms, such as discrimination in employment, education, healthcare, housing, and political participation. Gender equality and non-discrimination policies seek to address these inequalities and ensure that all people, regardless of gender, have equal opportunities and access to the same rights and resources.

Costa Rica has assumed responsibilities and obligations through various legal and policy instruments of an international, regional, and national nature, which guarantee the obligation to comply with effective equality and non-discrimination of women and men in the enjoyment of all human rights, economic, social, cultural, civil, and political.

At a business level, working to build equality between women and men necessarily entails strengthening Corporate Social Responsibility, in order to integrate a gender perspective into the organization internal processes and promote a change that is reflected in the company, in the life of each employee, and in society.

ICICOR recognizes the importance of fostering labor relations based on equal opportunities, gender equality, non-discrimination, and respect for diversity, in line with our business value of Social Responsibility.

As a service company, ICICOR understands that any type of relationship is built on respect for human rights. Acting in this way adds value because it allows us to leverage talent, use resources better, achieve better social outcomes, drive greater economic growth, and strengthen the ideals of peace and democracy in Costa Rican society.

This document defines the guidelines on gender equality and non-discrimination that ICICOR commits to integrate into its strategy, processes, and operations, to ensure that women and men working in our organization have equal opportunities and equal treatment.