Women@Workplace Pride and Academia@Workplace Pride invite you to: “The Power of Women in the Age of super-diversity”
2023-08-30 14:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
August 30th, 2023, Leiden

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Women & Academia @WorkplacePride and the strategic alliance of the LDE Universities, the LUMC, and Erasmus MC are happy to present an event that will explore the difference between genders in the workplace and how this affects productivity, innovation, sense of belonging and psychological safety among cis-women, lesbian, bisexual, trans-, and queer (LBTQ+) people.

Exploration of the differences between genders

The Women and Academia Workplace Pride communities, explore the differences between genders: e.g., ideas brought forward by women are much more easily dismissed than ideas from their male counterparts. This doesn’t contribute to a sense of belonging and psychological safety, affecting cis-women and predominantly lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LBTQ+) people. In turn, this will lead to reduced productivity and innovation. The Women@Workplace Pride Community would like to take this subject with you to the next level in this event since this topic was already put on the agenda at the Workplace Pride’s international conference in Utrecht last May. Furthermore, this event is well timed as it coincides with the first Leiden Pride.

Our keynote speaker is Prof. Annelien Bredenoord, rector magnificus of Erasmus University Rotterdam, who will cover the development of policies, procedures and practices that promote an inclusive environment, not only for the LGBTIQ+ community but also more broadly in society. She will discuss Erasmus University Rotterdam’s approach to diversity and inclusion in the diverse city of Rotterdam, emphasising intersectionality. She will cover best practices, like the IDEA Center (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access), and share her personal story.

Date: Wednesday 30th of AugustTime: 14:00 – 18:00 hoursLocation: Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum(LUMC), Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, at lecture hall 6 (Buruma hall)Audience: All Workplace Pride members & anyone interested in Inclusion & LGBTQI+ topics

RegistrationThe event is in-person and will be partially streamed (see programme) and recorded for those not able to attend. Please register using the Registration form

Organisers

This event is initiated by Women@Workplace Pride and organised with Academia@WorkplacePride with the strategic alliance of the LDE Universities, the LUMC, and Erasmus MC.

Accessibility

We want the event to be accessible to everyone. We hope that viewing a live stream contributes to this. Please note that the event location is wheelchair accessible. We will make sure to ask the speakers to articulate clearly. We very much welcome your suggestions for how we can be more inclusive.

Looking forward to seeing you there (or online)!

14:00 – 14:30 Welcoming at the LUMC with coffee and tea14:30 – 14:40 The journey of Women@Workplace Pride by the lead of the Women@WP Angelique Meul (she/her) – streamed

14:40 – 15:45 Break-out sessions, and follow up15:45 – 16:00 Break16:00 – 16:45 Lecture “Inclusive academia in the age of super diversity” by Prof. dr. Annelien Bredenoord. Followed by an interactive conversation led by Prof. dr. Annelien Bredenoord. Followed by an interactive conversation led by Prof. dr. Martine de Vries – both streamed16:45 – 17:00 Launch of LDE Pride The Leiden University, TU Delft, and Erasmus University Rotterdam work together in the strategic alliance of the LDE Universities. The Pride networks of these universities, together with the LUMC and Erasmus MC, now joined forces as the LDE Pride Network — streamed

17:00 – 18:00 Drinks & Bites

Workplace Pride Nordic Forum: Joining forces for LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion
2023-09-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Electrolux Group Headquarters, S:t Göransgatan 143, Stadshagen, Stockholm, Sweden
Registrations are filling up fast for the Workplace Pride Nordic Forum on September 14th 2023. The theme for this year’s forum is “Joining Forces for LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion”. This event is designed for our many members and other stakeholders who have activities in the Nordic region.

Hosted by Workplace Pride member Electrolux Group at their headquarters in Stockholm, this highly interactive forum will bring together our many members from or with activities in the region to share knowledge and find synergies. We will engage with corporate, diplomatic, governmental and civil society stakeholders to explore how we can collectively make progress for the LGBTIQ+ community in the workplace

Location: Electrolux Group HeadquartersAddress: S:t Göransgatan 143, 112 17 Stockholm, SwedenDate: 14 September 2023Registration: 09:00 – 10:00Time: 10:00 – 16:00

Speakers and sessions at the conference will address topics such as:

The current situation for LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion

LGBTIQ+ Corporate inclusion in the Nordics

Practical solutions for greater LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion: The Nordic Perspective

Working in challenging areas of the world

Fuller workplace engagement with LGBTIQ+ sustainability

Download the program here.

Please register directly using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/3yxe5995

LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium
2023-09-15 10:00 - 13:00
Unlock the power of inclusivity at this year’s LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium, featuring keynote presentations by Teri Kirby (Purdue University, USA) and Jojanneke van der Toorn (Leiden University, NL) delving into the latest cutting-edge research on LGBTIQ+ inclusion.

Location: Telders Auditorium, Rapenburg 73, Leiden

Date: September 15th, 2023

Registration: 10:00 – 10:30

Symposium: 10:30 – 12:00

Coffee & Tea: 12:00 – 13:00

A panel including researchers and D&I professionals from the public and private sector will furthermore reflect on the importance and difficulties of facilitating LGBTIQ+ allyship, and share concrete examples of how organisations can build environments where allyship can thrive.

Connect with fellow attendees over coffee and tea, fostering meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals committed to driving positive change in their respective organisations. Join us in this critical dialogue to make a difference and foster a workplace where everyone can belong and bring their authentic selves.

View the full program here.

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Tech@workplacepride: “Out@Work”
2023-09-19 12:00 - 17:30 | Eaton Industries (Netherlands) B.V., Van Voordenpark 1D,, Zaltbommel, 5301 KP, Netherlands
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Tech@Workplace Pride invites you to:

A company visit at Eaton in Hengelo, 19 September 2023

“Out@Work” Location: Eaton Industries Netherlands BV – The GreenBoxAddress: Europalaan 202, 7559 SC HengeloDate: Tuesday, 19 September 2023Time: 12:00 -17:30 hours

About the visit:

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life andprotecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do businessright, operate sustainably, and help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future.Founded in 1911, Eaton is marking its 100th anniversary of being listed on the New York Stock Exchange.We reported revenues of $20.8 billion in 2022 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.At Eaton, we aspire to be a model of inclusion and diversity in our industry—known for how we welcomeall people to the table and include them by listening to what they have to offer. We’re doing this becausewe believe a diverse workforce makes better decisions. We embrace the power of many perspectives todrive innovation and sustainable growth that benefits our people, investors, customers and communities.As we approach Coming Out Day (October 11th), this visit aims to bring participants from differentcompanies in our industry to discuss the theme “Out@Work”. We want to brainstorm with you all on howto increase acceptance at the workplace for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation oridentity.

Schedule:

12.00 – 13.00 Welcoming at Eaton, with lunch13.00 – 13.45 “We Make PRIDE Work”, Introduction to Eaton and the Eaton PRIDE iERG by Eugén Ranft, Managing Director and Plant Manager from Eaton Industries Netherlands B.V. in Hengelo and Barış Ekici, EMEA leader of the Eaton PRIDE iERG. (live streaming)13.45 – 15.00 Tour at the Eaton production site15.00 – 15.15 Coffee break15:15 – 16:15 “Out@Work”, Workshop organized by Marco Strijks, Liaison Office Diversity & Inclusion from Th!nk with PRIDE/Saxion and Renan Machado Cardoso, Global Inclusion and Diversity Project Lead from Eaton. (live streaming)16.15 – 16.30 Closing word16.30 – 17.30 Drinks

Please register via this link!

We have limited in person space so: First come first serve

CELEBRATE BISEXUALITY DAY
2021-09-23 00:00 - 23:59
Celebrate Bisexuality Day (also called Bisexual Pride Day, Bi Visibility Day, CBD, Bisexual Pride and Bi Visibility Day, and Bisexuality+ Day) is observed annually on September 23[1] to recognize and celebrate bisexual people, the bisexual community, and the history of bisexuality.[2] (wikipedia)

Creating support for diversity, equity and inclusion policy in organizations
2023-10-06 13:00 - 17:00
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About the Event

Are you passionate about fostering more diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplaces? Eager to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world implementation, specifically in creating support for DEI policies? Join us at the inaugural stakeholder event “Creating Support for DEI Policy in Organizations“ of the Interuniversity Network on DEI on Friday, October 6th, 13.00-17.00 at Paushuize, Utrecht. This event provides an invaluable opportunity for researchers and practitioners to come together and advance the mission of creating DEI workplaces for all.

Event highlights

Research Talks: Dive into the latest DEI research insights from our speakers, uncovering the mechanisms fostering DEI policy support

Panel Discussion: Engage in dynamic conversations with DEI experts from academia and industry to learn academia and industry, and learn from impactful case studies

Bridging the Gap: Connect, collaborate, exchange ideas, and collectively brainstorm strategies with researchers and practitioners to address DEI challenges in diverse organizational contexts

Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network and connect with like-minded individuals committed to advancing DEI policy support

Event Details

Date: Friday 6 October, 2023Time: 13:00 – 17:00 hoursLocation: Paushuize, Utrect (wheelchair accesible)Audience: All Workplace Pride members & anyone interested in Inclusion & LGBTQI+ topics

RegistrationThe event is in-person, please register using the Registration form

Organisers

Dr. Valentina Di Stasio and Prof. dr.Jojanneke van der Toorn. Please let us know if you will attend by completing the Registration form by September 24th.

Accessibility

We want the event to be accessible to everyone. Please note that the event location is wheelchair accessible.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Member Exchange Session #5 - Engaging LGBTIQ + ERGs: How do you keep the momentum going?
2023-10-10 00:00 - 23:59
Member Exchange Session: Engaging LGBTIQ+ ERG: How do you keep the momentum going ?We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Member Exchange Session, where we will explore the topic of “Sustaining Momentum in LGBTIQ+ ERGs.” During this session, we will delve into valuable insights, best practices, and success stories shared by Workplace Pride members Avery Dennison and Carrier.The purpose of these sessions is to foster open dialogues and knowledge sharing among our members. It’s an opportunity for you to engage, learn, and connect with peers who share a common interest in this topic. We encourage you to bring along colleagues from your organization who may benefit from this discussion.Event Details:Date: October 10, 2023Time: 09:30 – 10:30Platform: ZoomOur goal is to create an informal and collaborative atmosphere where we can collectively enhance our understanding and strengthen connections within our diverse community.We look forward to your active participation and encourage you to share your thoughts and questions during the session. Together, we can ensure that the momentum in LGBTIQ+ ERGs continues to thrive.For any additional information or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your Relationship Manager.See you there!Workplace Pride

NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY
2023-10-11 00:00 - 23:59
NCOD was inaugurated in 1988 by Robert Eichberg and Jean O’Leary. Eichberg, who died in 1995 of complications from AIDS, was a psychologist from New Mexico and the founder of the personal growth workshop “The Experience”. O’Leary was an openly lesbian political leader and long-time activist from New York, and was at the time the head of the National Gay Rights Advocates in Los Angeles.[3] LGBT activists, including Eichberg and O’Leary, did not want to respond defensively to anti-LGBT action because they believed it would be predictable. This led them to establish NCOD in order to maintain positivity and celebrate coming out.[1] The date of October 11 was chosen because it is the anniversary of the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.[1]

Most people think they don’t know anyone gay or lesbian, and in fact, everybody does. It is imperative that we come out and let people know who we are and disabuse them of their fears and stereotypes.– Robert Eichberg, in 1993[3]

Initially administered from the West Hollywood offices of the National Gay Rights Advocates, the first NCOD received participation from eighteen states, garnering national media coverage. In its second year, NCOD headquarters moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and participation grew to 21 states. After a media push in 1990 NCOD was observed in all 50 states and seven other countries. Participation continued to grow and in 1990 NCOD merged their efforts with the Human Rights Campaign.[1]

National Coming Out Day is observed annually to celebrate coming out and to raise awareness of the LGBT community and civil rights movement. The first decades of observances were marked by private and public people coming out, often in the media, to raise awareness and let the mainstream know that everyone knows at least one person who is lesbian or gay.[1] In more recent years, because coming out as LGBT is now far less risky in most Western countries, the day is more of a holiday. Participants often wear pride symbols such as pink triangles and rainbow flags.

National Coming Out Day is also observed in Ireland,[4] Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.[5] In the United States, the Human Rights Campaign sponsors NCOD events under the auspices of their National Coming Out Project, offering resources to LGBT individuals, couples, parents, and children, as well as straight friends and relatives, to promote awareness of LGBT families living honest and open lives. Candace Gingrich became the spokesperson for NCOD in April 1995.[1] From 1999 to 2014 the Human Rights Campaign announced a theme to go with each NCOD:[1]﻿”

One of the sources: Wikipedia

Intersex Awareness Day
2023-10-26 00:00 - 23:59
Intersex Awareness Day takes place on October 26 each year.

For more info on the topic, click here!

Workplace Pride Impact Awards Gala
2023-11-03 18:00 - 2023-11-04 01:00
Join Us at the 10th Annual Workplace Pride Impact Awards Gala & Nominate for Awards!

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for the 10th annual Workplace Pride Impact Awards Gala – an evening dedicated to honouring those who have paved the way for LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the workplace and beyond.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, November 3rd, 2023

Welcome Reception: 18:30 – 19:30

Workplace Pride Impact Awards: 19:30 – 01:00

Venue: Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Kattenburgerplein 1, 1018 KK Amsterdam

Theme: “Reaching for the Stars!”

Dress Code: Fabulous and Formal (Sparkles and Stars themed)

This gala is more than an event; it’s a celebration of advancement and unity. The theme, “Reaching for the Stars”, acknowledges those who have shattered glass ceilings and advanced workplace diversity. Dress to impress and interpret the theme creatively—the best interpretation will be rewarded!

Early bird gala tickets, including a lavish 3-course meal, drinks, and entertainment, for €175 each. Please note that the price for gala tickets will increase to €225 starting from October 7th, so act swiftly to secure your tickets at this reduced rate. Your contribution directly benefits our work in advancing LGBTIQ+ inclusion.

Trans Parent Day
2023-11-06 00:00 - 23:59
TransParentDay.org exists to promote TransParentDay, a day that celebrates life and the love between Transgender parents and their children. And parents and their Transgender children.

Transgender Awareness Week
2023-11-13 00:00 - 2023-11-19 23:59
Each year between November 13 – 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues members of the community face.

The week before Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues members of the community face.

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence that year.

Read more about Transgender Awareness Week (Semana de Concientización Transgénero en Espagnol) and Transgender Day of Remembrance below, and find out how you can participate.

What is Transgender Awareness Week?

Transgender Awareness Week is a week when transgender people and their allies take action to bring attention to the community by educating the public about who transgender people are, sharing stories and experiences, and advancing advocacy around issues of prejudice, discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community.

What is Transgender Day of Remembrance?

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was founded by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence that year and began the worldwide observance that has become the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Participate in TDOR by attending or organizing a vigil on November 20 to honor all those whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence that year. Vigils are typically hosted by local transgender advocates or LGBTQ organizations, and held at community centers, parks, places of worship and other venues. The vigil often involves reading a list of the names of those who died that year.

The human side of AI
2023-11-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Google Nederland, Claude Debussylaan 34, 8th floor, 1082 MD Amsterdam, Claude Debussylaan 34, Amsterdam, 1082 MD, Netherlands
Trans+@Workplace Pride & Tech@Workplace Pride kindly invite you to join us at Google Nederland for an inspiring session about the human side of AI. Location: Google Nederland, Claude Debussylaan 34, 8th floor, 1082 MD Amsterdam

Online location: https://www.youtube.com/@Workplace-Pride/streams Date: 16 November 2023Time: 16:00 -19:00 – including drinks & bites (Live stream from 16.00 – 17.30)

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The human side of AI

Transgender Awareness week, observed November 13 to November 19, is coming up! It is a week aimed at improving the visibility of transgender people and building awareness for the issues this community faces.

To help this cause, trans+@WP worked together with tech@WP to organize an event to discuss the impact artificial intelligence (AI) has on marginalized groups, with special attention to the transgender community.

We all hear stories about the latest technologies and their shortcomings, but what goes on behind the scenes? Join us to hear from Dr Jasmijn Bastings (Senior Research Scientist, Google DeepMind), Danny Belitz (Senior Data Scientist and Senior Consultant for Responsible AI, IBM), and Marion Mulder (FutureMaker and Digital Strategist, MuldiMedia).

Jasmijn will talk about bias in AI and how we can make AI more inclusive, Danny about the key pillars of responsible AI and the importance of AI Governance, and finally Marion will zoom out and talk about what world we want to live in with AI.

There will be ample time to ask burning questions during the panel session hosted by trans+@WP lead Sophie Jeckmans.

Program:

15:30 Doors open16:00-16:05 Welcome by host Sophie Jeckmans16:05-16:25 Jasmijn Bastings 16:25-16:45 Danny Belitz 16:45-17:00 Marion Mulder 17:00-17:30 Panel session & Q&A17:30-19:00 Drinks and food

Travel advice from Google

Please note for those joining in person, Google is strongly suggesting to come by public transport. The offices are just a short 5 min walk away from Amsterdam Zuid. While there are public parking facilities in the neighbourhood, it’s best to make a reservation. There are limited parking spaces available for disabled people at the Google offices themselves.

Member Exchange Session
2023-11-28 00:00 - 23:59

WORLD AIDS DAY
2023-12-01 00:00 - 23:59
Every year, December 1 is observed as World AIDS Day across the globe to spread awareness about the disease and remember all those who lost their lives to it. It was first observed in 1988.

Global Leaders Council Q4
2023-12-06 00:00 - 23:59
You are invited to the 2023 4th Quarter meeting of the Global Leaders Council (GLC)

The GLC is an online quarterly forum in which Workplace Pride members can have a high-level discussion on strategic topics important to LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the workplace. GLC participants should be decision-makers or major influencers within their own organisations.

An agenda will be available closer to the meeting.

PURPLE FRIDAY 2023
2023-12-08 00:00 - 23:59
Purple Friday Queer Celebration

Academia@Workplace Pride & Women@Workplace Pride in collaboration with Student Pride kindly invite you to an inspiring Purple Friday event about “Success stories in the male, heteronormative world of education and research”

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Location : Workplace Pride office, Herengracht 575-577, 1017 CD Amsterdam

Online : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88937633272?pwd=[REDACTED] Details : Meeting ID: 889 3763 3272 — Passcode: [REDACTED]

Date : 8 December 2023Time : 12.00 -13:00 (CET) – followed by a lunch (Live stream from 12.00 – 13.00)

Purple Friday Queer Celebration

In the wake of the recent elections where several parties which have taken distinctive anti-queer and anti-feminist positions have surged in the election outcome, we want to address how this affects the overall political climate and the implications for students, staff and faculty at universities and universities of applied science. Specifically, we will explore success stories how queer and female students & staff thrive in the male dominated, heteronormative world of education and academia.

There will be time to ask burning questions during the panel session hosted by Academia@Workplace Pride lead Michiel Kolman (he/him) and Women@Workplace Pride lead Angelique Meul.

Have you seen: https://vu.nl/en/news/2023/response-after-dutch-election-result

Program:

11:30 – 12.00 Doors open12.00 – 13.00 Panel discussion with Dr. Ajay Jagadeesh, lecturer TU Delft, vice-chair True U (he/him), Nova Duwel, student and chair of the board SV Queer Saxion (they/them) and Chantal van der Putten, board member of Student Pride (she/her)13.00 – 14:00 Lunch

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Purple Friday is a day on which pupils and students can show their solidarity with LGBTIQ+ people by wearing the colour purple at school. In the Netherlands, the day has been held on the second Friday of December every year since 2010. Purple Friday was inspired by Spirit Day in the United States, which was first held in 2010 as an expression against bullying of LGBTIQ+ youth.

Purple Friday is traditionally celebrated at schools but over the last couple of years, we’ve seen that higher education, and the corporate workplaces are embracing this celebration of solidarity with the LGBTIQ+ community.

Baker McKenzie Roundtable
2023-12-08 00:00 - 23:59
Invite Only

Many of us work in a fast paced culture that demands high performance. It canbe challenging to carve out time to contribute to Inclusion Diversity & Equity(ID&E) initiatives in the organizations we work for, and even more so in law firmsand consultancies that work with a billable hours model. If there are only somany hours a week an employee can spend on non-billable work, how do wekeep them engaged on ID&E amidst other non-client work that demands theirattention?Workplace Pride has partnered with Baker McKenzie to discuss this challenge ina round-table breakfast session. We would like to share experiences with ID&Especialists in law, consultancy firms and other organisations to learn from eachother which work-arounds and solutions are effective, and wrap up with practicaltake-aways.Save the Date:Title: Driving Inclusion in High-Performance CultureSubtitle: Embedding ID&E in the billable hours modelWhen: 8th December 2023, 09:00 – 10:30Where: Baker McKenzie Head Offices, Amsterdam (In-person event only)For: ID&E professionals in billable hours organisationsInterested? Please click here and we will put you on the waiting list for theinvitation which will go out mid October.David Pollard Miguel KloesExecutive Director Equity PartnerWorkplace Pride Foundation Baker McKenzie, Amsterdam

Corporate Activism Training
2024-01-18 15:45 - 19:00
Young@WorkplacePride extends a warm invitation to participants of the Mentorship Program and members of Workplace Pride to register for an impactful training session at Erasmus University Rotterdam on Thursday, 18th January. Join us for an enriching experience with speakers Prof. Dr. Annelien Bredenoord and Nori Spauwen, offering valuable insights into the realm of Corporate Activism.

This training session is open to participants enrolled in the mentorship program and Workplace Pride members alike. We encourage you to extend this invitation to your colleagues, and kindly request you and your colleague(s) to register using the button below.

Register Here

We cordially invite all attendees to participate in the training, which will also be accessible via Zoom. The link for the online session will be shared with you at a later date. To assist us in managing capacity effectively, we kindly request you to complete the registration form indicating your participation preferences.

The Board of Young@Workplace Pride looks forward to your active involvement.

Event Schedule:

15:45: Doors open

16:00: Plenary opening

16:10: Address by Prof. Dr. Annelien Bredenoord

16:30: Training on ‘Corporate Activism’ by Nori Spauwen

18:00: Networking drinks at FERRY (Westblaak 127, Rotterdam)

Speakers:

Prof. Dr. Annelien Bredenoord Prof. Dr. Annelien Bredenoord serves as the Rector Magnificus of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her responsibilities encompass education, research, and impact, with a focus on academic staff, students, and science education. Additionally, she holds the position of a professor, a member of the Dutch Senate, and is engaged at the intersection of healthcare, technology, innovation, ethics, and politics.

Nori Spauwen Nori Spauwen is a distinguished activist, philosopher, and former diplomat. With a background in Global Justice from Yale, Nori has championed LGBTI human rights at the UN, served as editor-in-chief of Expreszo (the Dutch LGBTI youth magazine), and conducted training for LGBTI activists globally. In 2021, she founded the Embassy of Change, guiding idealists to become effective and healthy change-makers. Nori is also a columnist for the Financieele Dagblad and is currently working on a book on activism.

How to Reach the Venue:

The training will be hosted at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Woudestein Campus (Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, Rotterdam). Navigate to Theil Building (C), Room C2-1 (second floor, first room). For a campus map, please click here.

Erasmus University is conveniently accessible by metro lines A, B, and C (exit at Kralingse Zoom), tram lines 21 and 24 (exit at Oude Plantage), and tram line 7 (exit at Erasmus Universiteit). Parking on campus is also available at a rate of €1.00 per twenty minutes, with a maximum day fee of €10.00.

We look forward to your participation in this insightful training session.

Workplace Pride Annual Members Meeting & New Years Reception
2024-01-25 18:00 - 20:30 | EDGE Amsterdam West, Basisweg 10, 1043 AP Amsterdam, 1043 AP, Netherlands
HOSTED BY APG and Intertrust Group a CSC Company

Program DetailsRegistrationStreaming InformationLocationPresentation

On behalf of the Foundation Board, we are pleased to invite you to the Workplace Pride Annual Members Meeting and New Year’s Reception. This meeting will present an overview of the Foundation’s accomplishments in 2023 and its plans for 2024.

This event is generously hosted by Workplace Pride Partner APG and Member Intertrust Group a CSC Company in their EDGE West location in Amsterdam..

Details of the meeting are as follows:

Date:Thursday, January 25th, 2024

Time: 18:00-21:00

Overview:

18:00-18:30: Registration

18:30-19:30: Meeting with presentations from the Workplace Pride Board and Staff, as well as representatives from APG and Intertrust.

19:30-21:00: New Year’s Reception with drinks, snacks & networking

Exclusive registration is closed.

Venue: EDGE Amsterdam West, Basisweg 10, 1043 AP Amsterdam, APG Entrance

More information regarding public transportation and arriving by car is located here.

Download the presentation here.

Attendees: Workplace Pride Members only

2024 Member Exchange 1
2024-01-30 17:00 - 18:00
Member Exchange Session:

Although meaningful progress has been made for LGBTIQ+ people in the workplace, many LGBTIQ+ professionals still face discrimination, harassment, and discomfort in the workplace. Everybody’s experience is unique and different. Personal attributes such as gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation influence how people are perceived or treated in the workplace. How about other attributes such as race and ethnicity? In the next members exchange session, our members will share their unique challenges that they face in the workplace. Participants will have an opportunity to learn the negative impacts of multiple minority stress. The session will also focus on how to be active allies to support LGBTIQ+ colleagues who may experience multiple minority stress.

These sessions are designed to be informal and to bring members together to share experience, to learn from one another, and to build connections for future collaboration. Feel free to invite other employees from your organization to listen in.

To learn more and to share your own thoughts, please reach out to your Relationship Manager for access.

2024 Global Benchmark Launch
2024-02-01 00:00 - 23:59
The Workplace Pride Global Benchmark is an online tool designed to measure the LGBTIQ+ policies and practices for internationally active employers. Created in 2014, The Global Benchmark addresses the needs of organisations who are faced with implementing global D&I and LGBTIQ+ policies in countries where obstacles such as legal frameworks or cultural norms make it hard to do so.

Register for the 2024 Global Benchmark

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For any further questions please access or Global Benchmark FAQ page here.

Unlock Your Future – Workplace Pride x McKinsey & Company event
2024-02-15 14:00 - 17:00
Join Workplace Pride and McKinsey Amsterdam for an exciting event designed for students interested in kicking off their career orientation and connecting with the LGBTQ+ community.

Date: February 15th, 2PM-5PM

Location: Amstel 344, 1017AS Amsterdam

Register Today

Event Description

This event is open to all students who self-identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, gender-non-conforming or non-binary, or intersex.

Registration can be completed before Thursday, February 8th, using this link.

*By applying, you acknowledge and consent to the processing of your personal data, including sensitive information, in accordance with McKinsey Recruiting Privacy Notice.

What to expect

The event gives you the opportunity to engage in a transformative strengths training session tailored to help you identify and harness your individual strengths. This knowledge will empower you to showcase your strengths in your future career. At the same time you get the opportunity to learn from Workplace Pride how to identify and find employers committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Learn the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in today’s professional world and gain the tools to navigate this evolving landscape.

Following the program, there will be ample opportunities for you to network with Workplace Pride and McKinsey consultants who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as other event participants. This networking session will allow you to make meaningful connections, expand your professional network, and potentially explore future career opportunities.

Unlock your Future by securing your spot here

Copenhagen Winter Pride 2024
2024-02-19 08:00 - 2024-02-23 22:00
Light up the winter darkness: You are invited to Copenhagen Winter Pride

Come together – be together

For the tenth time, we are proud to present Copenhagen Winter Pride at Huset-KBH. Just like this summer, the theme is Come Together; an invitation to closeness and togetherness in the LGBTI+ community. This fits perfectly with the framework of Winter Pride, which is intended as an event to bring the Copenhagen rainbow community into the warmth of a cold time to learn more about each other’s lived experiences.

Copenhagen Pride volunteers have put together a programme of entertainment, debates and social events that offers something for all tastes and energy levels. As usual, the week is rounded off with a party, the Frozen Fantasy Show in Pressen.

Winter Pride’s debate programme covers a range of topics that share the common element of inviting the audience to learn more about other LGBTI+ people’s experiences that they may not have thought about before.

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As always, the programme has a strong political element, and we will be joined by Sabaah, who will talk about the rise in so-called ‘anti-gender’ movements, and LGBT Asylum, who will talk about the conditions for LGBTI+ people seeking asylum in Denmark. There will also be room for tenderness, including an event focusing on stories from long-term relationships and a debate on how becoming a parent as a queer person affects your sexuality.

Copenhagen Pride volunteers have put together a programme of entertainment, debates and social events that offers something for all tastes and energy levels. As usual, the week is rounded off with a party, the Frozen Fantasy Show in Pressen.

Party on – also without alcohol

Winter Pride week finishes with a party to remember, the Frozen Fantasy Show at Pressen on 24 February. Just like last year, we’re also throwing a Winter Pride Celebration on Friday, where you can party the night away in an alcohol-free setting when DJ Sofie Jacobi plays to a red-hot dance floor. Winter Pride Celebration is a free party where no alcohol is served and intoxicated behaviour is not allowed.

Pride Night Live is back!

Once more, the Culture Group at Copenhagen Pride invites you to Pride Night Live. This time it will be model, actress and winner of ‘LGBT+ Person of the Year’ at the Danish Rainbow Awards 2023, May Lifschitz, who will present the many exciting guests who come to the studio. Among other things, you can look forward to theatre, musical performances and interesting interviews with various actors who are all working to develop their own areas within the LGBTI+ community, be it the nightlife, the art and culture scene or basic conditions and rights for members of the community. As always, you can watch whether you’re in the studio or at home – we’ll be livestreaming the entire show.

All in all, it’s going to be a fantastic week under the rainbow, and we look forward to welcoming the entire LGBTI+ community and its allies to Winter Pride Week 2024!

LGBTIQ+ History Month UK
2024-02-22 17:30 - 21:00 | Squire Patton Boggs 60 London Wall, London, EC2M 5TQ, Squire Patton Boggs 60 London Wall, London, EC2M 5TQ
Then and Now – A Panel Discussion

British Airways, Workplace Pride, Selfridges, Macquarie Group and The Others & Me are leading the way

in creating LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces. Hear from this distinguished panel in London on 22 February as we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month UK.

Moderated by #TeamSPB‘s Carlton Daniel, this panel will explore the challenges and opportunities for LGBTQ+ people in the workplace, focussing on the advancements over the years, sharing their best practices and answering your questions.

▪ Charlotte B. | Employment Lawyer | British Airways PLC▪ Robert Corvers | Relationship Manager | Workplace Pride▪ Adam Law | Masterplan PMO Project Manager and BeYourself LGBTQ+ Community Lead | Selfridges▪ Lori Meakin | Founder and CEO | The Others & Me▪ Harry Walton | Client Solutions Manager, Futures Clearing & Co-Chair | Macquarie Pride EM

#InclusiveLaw | #LGBTHistoryMonth | #WorkplaceInclusion

2024 Global Leaders Council Q1
2024-02-28 15:00 - 16:30
You are invited to the 2024 Q1 meeting of the Global Leaders Council (GLC)

The GLC is an online quarterly forum in which Workplace Pride members can have a high-level discussion on strategic topics important to LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the workplace. GLC participants should be decision-makers or major influencers within their own organisations.

An agenda will be available closer to the meeting.

Evidence-Based Practices to Reduce Bias at Work
2024-03-05 15:00 - 17:30
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2024 Member Exchange 2
2024-03-12 09:30 - 10:30
In this second member exchange session of 2024, three of the five leaders of the Workplace Pride Communities; Trans+, Women and Young, will share their experiences, following by interaction with the audience and discussing progress on the different topics.

All Workplace Pride member organisations employ people who are each connected to the LGBTIQ+ community in their own way. We might better say, the Communities are and constitute Workplace Pride. Participating in Community events and activities promotes cooperation and gives visibility to participating organisations. Sharing knowledge, connecting, and being aware of each other’s workplace creates a broader picture of all the challenges faced by the LGBTIQ+ community both at work and in society worldwide.

After this session you will have a good understanding of the value of our different communities, helping you with your journey to create an even more inclusive workplace.

These sessions are designed to be informal and to bring members together to share experience, to learn from one another, and to build connections for future collaboration. Feel free to invite other employees from your organization to listen in.

To join by zoom, please contact your Relationship Manager.

Hope to see you there,

Christine, Yuli, Omar, Robert and BrianRelationship Managers

2024 Workplace Pride India Conference
2024-03-21 00:00 - 23:59 | 41/3 MG Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560001, India, 41/3 MG Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560001, India, Bengaluru, 560001, India
LGBTIQ+ inclusion in India is an evolution in the making and nowhere is that more true than in the workplace. To take into account this dynamic and the activities of many of our members in the country, Workplace Pride will be organising our 2nd conference entitled “Demystifying LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion in India” on March 21st of 2024 in Bengaluru. We will be working with Shell, as host of the event and a leading member of the Foundation, who, like many other organisations are striving to create workplaces in India where all employees can truly be themselves, including those from the LGBTIQ+ community.

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CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

Title: Demystifying LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion in India

Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024

Location: Taj Hotel, MG Road, Bengaluru

Host: Shell

Co-Hosts: Unilever, The Kingdom of the Netherlands, British Deputy High Commission Bangalore, Australian Consulate General Bengaluru

Supporters: RELX, Randstad, Accenture, Solidarity Foundation, Pride Circle

Host Organisation:

As host of the event and a leading member of the Workplace Pride, Shell strives to create workplaces in India where all employees can truly be themselves, including those from the LGBTIQ+ community.

Speakers and sessions at the conference will address topics such as:

The Challenges Ahead: Bridging the gap for employers and the community

The LGBTIQ+ workplace movement in India

Measuring Success for LGBTIQ+ inclusion in India

Implementing LGBTIQ+ inclusive policies and practices

Leveraging Allies & Role Models for more progress

Connecting Business to Civil Society in India

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to speak with your peers about all aspects of LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion and to determine the way forward for our movement collectively.

LGBTIQ+ inclusion in India is an evolution in the making and nowhere is that more true than in the workplace. To take into account this dynamic and the activities of many of our members in the country, Workplace Pride will be organising our 2nd conference entitled “Demystifying LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion in India” on March 21st of 2024 in Bengaluru. We will be working with Shell, as host of the event and a leading member of the Foundation, who, like many other organisations are striving to create workplaces in India where all employees can truly be themselves, including those from the LGBTIQ+ community.

With a backdrop of strong tradition, modernity and emerging economic might all in one, India is also at an important national crossroads as it moves towards greater equality for LGBTIQ+ people in society and what this means for workplaces. The challenges this represents for employers of all types, ranging from support and benefits to recruitment and retention, cannot be overstated. Navigating this future though does not need to be a mystery nor does it have to be done in isolation.

This highly-interactive conference will bring together major private and public sector employers in India, international experts, and many representatives from the well-developed LGBTIQ+ Civil Society in the country. All of these stakeholders will examine the issue of creating welcoming workplaces in preparation for the business and societal changes to come. The full-day conference will take place on Thursday, 21 March, 2024.

Breakout: Location: Vijaynagar Nr. 1: Measuring Success for LGBTIQ+ inclusion in IndiaModerator: David PollardNikita Shah, Associate Director IWEI, Pride Circle Zahara Fernandes: MD – Accenture India OperationsAbstract: This session explores the KPI’s for LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion in India. We will hear from experts in the field as well as practitioners who identify clear steps for employers and community members alike. Location: Trinity 1 Nr. 2: Implementing LGBTIQ+ inclusive policies and practices Moderator: Manisha Bhattacharya, MD Global Corporate Citizenship, James Fowler, Shell (their gender affirmation policy) – Dhritisha, Sr. Program Mgr. Pride CircleAbstract: This session will look at case studies and real-life examples of what policies and practices work (and what doesn’t) in creating LGBTIQ+ inclusive workplaces. Vijaynagar 2 (50 px) Nr. 3: Leveraging Allies & Role Models for more progressModerator: Sabina Divien, Co-chair the Global LGBT+ Forum in Shell Sean Winnet, VP Asia Pacific Corporate Relations, Shell Debanjali Sengupta, Country Head, Shell Lubricants – Ankita Banerjee, Lead – ED&I CoE, APAC Region Head – Branding and ED&I (India)Abstract: As the most important catalyst to change, allies and role models are a vital element in a comprehensive LGBTIQ+ strategy. This session takes a deep dive into this topic, including all of the nuances that need to be considered. Location: Trinity 2 (40 px)Nr. 4: Connecting Business to Civil Society in India Moderator: Graham Sparks (Workplace Pride): Cristine Breva, Shell Philippines, Shubha Chacko, Solidarity FoundationAbstract: Civil Society is the voice of the LGBTIQ+ community and businesses ignore them at their own peril. This session demonstrates the important link between these two parties and presents a useful toolkit that will open doors for more understanding and cooperation.

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Declaration of India for an LGBTQ Inclusive Workplace

March 21st, 2024

Preamble:

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: ‘All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights’.

These values should apply equally to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and their Allies [+] (LGBTIQ+) people in their private lives and in working environments. On September 6th, 2018 The Indian Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Section 377 of the Indian Constitution is unconstitutional thus legalising homosexuality in India. This ruling has set the stage for ongoing reforms that will impact communities and workplaces for years to come.

It is difficult to right a wrong by history. But we can set the course for the future. This case involves much more than decriminalising homosexuality. It is about people wanting to live with dignity.

—Indian Supreme Court Chief  Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud

Despite the progress on the judicial front, a 2023 survey by Deloitte* has shown that 34% of LGBTQ+** people in India say concerns about their personal safety are a barrier to being about at work. To ensure improvement in the workplace for LGBTIQ+ people, the Workplace Pride Foundation, The Solidarity Foundation and Pride Circle Foundation have created the Declaration of India, a call for action to all parties involved: LGBTIQ+ and non-LGBTIQ+ employees, Employers, Governments and other stakeholders in Indian society.

The Declaration of India is based in large degree on the Declaration of Amsterdam which was created in 2011 by Amsterdam-based Workplace Pride and which addresses a global audience. The Declaration of India, however, caters to the largest country in the world by population and acknowledges that a focused effort is required to ensure progress is made on LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion. Both documents are designed to inspire employers and their employees to collaborate in ways that will benefit all stakeholders.

As civil society organisations that are closely connected with both employers and employees in India, the Workplace Pride, Solidarity and Pride Circle Foundations are well versed in collaboration. They also know that only with concrete changes to organisational cultures and workplace practices in India can progress on LGBTIQ+ matters be ensured in the country’s complex culture.

The Declaration of India strives for:

Inclusive corporate cultures where LGBTIQ+ employees feel valued, can be their authentic selves and realise their full potential.

Working environments for LGBTIQ+ people that go beyond minimum legal requirements of equality and safety

Active leadership from allies and LGBTIQ+ role models who visibly support LGBTIQ+ inclusive workplaces.

Dedicated, declared and active collaboration between employers and LGBTIQ+ employees who choose to be visible at work to realise mutually beneficial improvements.

The parties signing this Declaration intend to work together with the three Foundations and other civil society organisations representing the LGBTIQ+ workplace community in India, to promote its 10 action points. By signing, they are committing to promote LGBTIQ+ inclusive workplaces throughout the country, both through internal and external communication. Finally, by signing the Declaration of India, they are agreeing to uphold the dignity and defend the rights of the LGBTIQ+ people who they employee to truly be themselves at work.

Deloitte, 2023 LGBT+ Inclusion @Work Survey: India

* LGBT+ was defined for survey respondents as the following: The LGBT+ acronym (which stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and more)

Declaration of India “Call to Action”

1. Employers must provide a safe, comfortable equal opportunity workplace and promote authenticity for LGBTIQ+ employees in India.

2. Employers should work closely with and benefit from the knowledge of other parties (employee networks and civil society organisations) dealing with LGBTIQ+ workplace issues in India to achieve improvements.

3. Employers should identify and support leaders and decision makers (LGBTIQ+ and non- LGBTIQ+) that actively strive to create LGBTIQ+ inclusive working environments in India.

4. LGBTIQ+ employees who choose to be visible at workshould actively strive to collaborate with their employers on diversity and inclusion, leading the way for all employees.

5. LGBTIQ+ employees should guide their employers on measures to support this Declaration’s goals and implementing best practices.

6. Employers and LGBTIQ+ employees should create and support structures in the organisation that ensure progress.

7. Employers should embed the Declaration’s concepts in organisational principles, and include them explicitly in external communications such as Annual and Corporate Responsibility Reports.

8. Employers and employees should develop and establish measurements that identify the level and progress of LGBTIQ+ inclusiveness within the organisation and benchmark this externally.

9. Employers should dedicate a minimum of ₹100 per employee in India to support LGBTIQ+ programs such asEmployee Resource Groups, mental health support, and prevention of workplace harassment.

10. Organisations should visibly support the improvement of working environments for their LGBTIQ+ employees wherever they are active in India.

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41/3 MG Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560001, India

The complexities and challenges for intersex persons at work: Member Exchange #3
2024-04-30 12:30 - 13:30
Member Only Event

Promoting intersex workplace inclusion enhances diversity, fosters a supportive environment, and improves employee well-being. Including intersex and professionals in the workplace involves an environment where all employees feel respected and valued, regardless of their identities. It also promotes a more innovative and dynamic work culture by embracing diverse perspectives and talents. In the next member exchange session, the participant will gain an understanding of the difference between sex and gender. Moreover, the participants will learn about the organisational benefits of an inclusive work culture for intersex professionals.

Main take aways:

1. Understand the concept of sex and how it differs from gender identity.2. Acknowledge the challenges intersex professionals face in the workplace.3. Defend the organizational benefits of an inclusive work environment for intersex professionals.

At Workplace Pride we hold regular member exchanges. These member exchanges are interactions, collaborations, and support networks established among members of Workplace Pride who share a commitment to promoting LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the workplace. These exchanges involve the sharing of knowledge, experiences, best practices, and resources related to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in work environments.

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