Workplace Pride joined the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) in Aruba to support LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the workplace.
On 22 October 2026, David Pollard, co-founder and former executive director of Workplace Pride, and Yuli Kim, Director of Program Development | Relationship Manager, represented Workplace Pride at the LGBTIQ+ Conference 2026 in Aruba. The conference was organised by BZK and OCW and focused on advancing LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Aruba, where professionals still face challenges in creating safe, inclusive and supportive workplaces.
Keynote on inclusion in the Dutch Caribbean
David delivered a keynote speech alongside Janice Tjon Sien Kie, who leads the initiative to promote LGBTIQ+ inclusion across the Dutch Caribbean islands. Together, they opened the conversation on what meaningful progress looks like for employers and employees in the region.
Two interactive sessions
Yuli facilitated two interactive sessions:
- LGBTIQ+ Inclusion: Best Practices
- LGBTIQ+ Allyship Training
Both sessions invited participants to exchange ideas, share insights and explore practical ways to build greater inclusion and allyship in their own workplaces.
Looking ahead
Through these contributions, Workplace Pride supported the ongoing dialogue on LGBTIQ+ inclusion and highlighted the importance of collaboration, awareness and concrete action in building more inclusive workplaces for everyone.
