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SUMMARY:Building With\, Not For: The Process of Community Co-Creation
DESCRIPTION:What does it really mean to co-create with community? \nThis discussion is an invitation to explore the practice of co-creation — how it works\, why it matters\, and what co-creation makes possible. Co-creation is about listening deeply\, sharing power\, and building with people rather than for them. \nReal change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in community — when we choose to build together. Co-creation strengthens trust\, creates belonging\, and ensures that what we make is not only lasting\, but also relevant across different contexts. \nIn this session\, we’ll share our journey of co-creating an equity framework with artists\, cultural practitioners\, and organizations across the Nordics — the lessons we learned along the way\, and why this way of working is essential for meaningful\, sustainable change. \nThis is an invitation to reflect on what co-creation asks of us\, what it makes possible\, and why it matters for anyone who wants to create change that endures. \nJoin us digitally on September 25th at 12.00 CEST. RSVP below to attend!
URL:https://diversify.no/event/building-with-not-for-the-process-of-community-co-creation/
LOCATION:Oslo
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Global Issues & Inequality,Health & Wellbeing,Social Issues
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SUMMARY:DNS2024 Best Practices Manual: From Insight To Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging conversation where we delve into the key learnings and transformative ideas from the DNS2024 Best Practices Manual. This session will not only explore the diverse insights shared during the Diversify Nordics Summit 2024 but also provide practical guidance on how to implement these strategies in your own work and communities. \nWhat to Expect: \n– Highlights from the Manual: Discover key takeaways on fostering inclusion\, enhancing leadership\, advancing sustainability\, and leveraging technology to drive societal well-being. \n– Interactive Discussions: Engage in conversations on how these insights can translate into actionable strategies for creating lasting impact. \n– Toolkit in Action: Learn how the manual serves as a practical resource for leaders\, advocates\, organizations\, and changemakers. \n– Sneak Peek into Diversify Summit 2025: Get a glimpse of the upcoming Diversify Summit 2025 and the exciting opportunities it offers under the theme “Courage in Action.” \nWhy Attend? \nWhether you attended DNS2024 or not\, this event is designed for you! \n– If you’re passionate about advancing equity\, sustainability\, and innovation\, this session offers invaluable tools and strategies. \n– If you’re planning to attend Diversify Summit 2025\, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the conversations that will set the stage for the year ahead. \nRSVP Below!\n\n \nTo join us for Diversify Summit 2025\, get your earlybird tickets here
URL:https://diversify.no/event/dns2024-best-practices-manual-from-insight-to-action/
LOCATION:Oslo
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Global Issues & Inequality,Migration Society & Integration,Professional Development,Social Issues
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SUMMARY:Being Non-Binary in a Binary World
DESCRIPTION:Being Non-Binary in a Binary World\n\nTired of feeling squeezed into a box at work? This session throws out the binary code and empowers the glorious non-binary and gender-nonconforming folks to rock their authentic selves at work. We’ll get real about the challenges faced (misgendering\, bathroom woes\, the whole shebang) and how these impact well-being. But don’t sweat it! This session will arm you with ninja-level self-advocacy skills. Learn how to choose your pronouns for work\, politely shut down misgendering offenders (because shyness is overrated)\, and have THE TALK with your manager and coworkers. Plus\, we’ll explore building a support network that’s got your back and strategies for creating a more inclusive workplace (think gender-neutral everything and unconscious bias training). This session also acknowledges the world can suck\, and sometimes\, walking away is the ultimate power move. Get ready for an interactive session packed with tips to help you thrive\, not just survive\, at work. It’s time to rewrite the rules and break the binary of the workplace. This session will discuss:\n\n\nThe importance of bringing your authentic self to work for overall well-being and productivity.\nDiscuss common challenges faced by non-binary/GNC individuals at work (e.g.\, misgendering\, lack of gender-neutral options in restrooms\, work forms not having options\, etc.)\nDiscuss studies that show the impact of these challenges on mental health and work performance.\nDiscuss how laws and protections for GNC folks are being rescinded or ignored.\nDiscuss strategies for self-advocacy\nDiscuss how to be an active ally\nSummarise the key takeaways\n\nThis is a digital session and FREE for all to attend! Please register HERE to receive the Zoom link. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\nJustin Hester (They/Them)\, Managing Partner\, Centric Advisory \nJustin Hester (they/them) is an experienced and dedicated sales and customer success executive\, change agent\, and industry expert with over 20 years of experience leading teams and organizations to exceed their business goals. They bring experience in corporate strategy\, software GTM\, sales\, customer success\, business transformation\, and manufacturing to guide business operations\, create new strategies\, and drive profitability. Justin has experience in leading digital and SaaS transformations of businesses. They are adept in dealing with complex issues and challenges\, leading diverse teams to achieve their potential. They are passionate about workplace inclusivity and LGBTQIA+ issues and are a firm believer that everyone should work in a team and workplace environment that allows them to freely be their authentic self at work. \n\n\n 
URL:https://diversify.no/event/being-non-binary-in-a-binary-world/
LOCATION:Oslo
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Global Issues & Inequality,Health & Wellbeing,Professional Development,Social Issues
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SUMMARY:HerSpace Roundtable: Women
DESCRIPTION:Introducing the HerSpace Roundtable!\nWith the HerSpace Roundtable\, we’re creating space for more real\, honest\, and difficult-but-necessary conversations. We will invite a diverse group of people from different cultures\, backgrounds and walks of life for a discussion on various topics or themes. \nIn every roundtable\, we will take on a new topic. The Roundtable will facilitate open and authentic conversations between speakers who will bring their own opinions\, life experiences and differing points of view to the roundtable. The HerSpace Roundtable is an opportunity to sit down with a diverse group of people and understand different perspectives pertaining to a certain topic. \nThe Roundtable will take place every 3 months. \n\nWelcome to the first-ever HerSpace Roundtable. In this inaugural session\, our topic is Women in honour of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Join us to listen to a conversation between 5 women from different cultures with different world views on their experiences of being a woman. \n\nThis is a hybrid event. Join us online or in person at HerSpace\, Strandgata 19\, Oslo. For those joining us online\, you will receive the Zoom link on the day of the event. \nThis event is funded by Oslo Kommune through their grant program ‘Measures for Gender Equality and Women’s Liberation’. \nThis event is free for HerSpace members. \nCost: \nIn-person: 50NOK (includes light refreshments) \nOnline: Free \n\nSpeakers: \nRahwa Tilahun Yohaness (She/Her) \nRahwa is a public speaker\, activist\, social critic\, and the founder and director of Manifold Norway. Rahwa has years of experience in community organising and bringing people with diverse backgrounds and experiences together. She practices a policy of “walking the talk” and engages with people who have lived experience in everything she does. \nRahwa ran a campaign about “kvitteringsordning” to promote the implementation of a policy to document all police stop and control activities. She was also one of the main organisers behind the “We Can’t Breathe” demonstration in Oslo\, which mobilised 15000 people in June 2020. \nShe collaborates with grassroots organisations\, academics\, artists\, and activists in the diaspora to organise and facilitate various events\, including panel discussions\, educational and artistic workshops\, and community gatherings. She currently works as an advisor for the Norwegian Council for Africa\, a human rights and solidarity organisation working to increase knowledge about the African continent. \nSarah M Przedpelska (She/Her) \n \nSarah M Przedpelska is an educator and geographer\, who likes feelings\, people and justice. Through her research in Canada and Norway\, she’s worked and published on belonging\, youth mentoring and the social limits of technology. \nCurrently\, Sarah does research and project development with schools in Oslo\, and runs a community focused consultancy called Kolekcja. \n  \n  \nChisom Udeze (She/Her) \n \n\nChisom is an Economist\, a DEIB Strategist\, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission\, The United Nations\, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants\, resources\, production\, technology\, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems\, interprets data\, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research. \nHaving lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents\, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people\, and thrives in uncertain environments. \nAs the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult\, Chisom and her team work with companies\, institutions\, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition\, in 2022\, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit\, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond. \nIn 2020\, she founded HerSpace\, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders\, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022\, HerSpace launched HerTech\, Women in Tech incubator\, for women-led companies\, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders. \nChisom is a thought-leader in Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She enjoys playing tennis\, reading\, binge-watching TV shows and cooking. \n\nStephanie Alvarez (She/Her) \n \nStephanie Alvarez is an International Development and Human Rights practitioner who has dedicated her professional career to helping international social justice organisations grow and scale their operations and programs. She holds a Masters in International Relations and Conflict Resolution from the Externado University of Colombia and a BA in Political Science and International Studies from Franklin & Marshall College in the United States. Stephanie is passionate about intersectionality and social justice causes. Her passion has led her to work in numerous fields including genocide and mass atrocity prevention\, transitional justice\, DDR\, protective accompaniment (of human rights leaders) and disaster relief. \n  \nAngelica Balanta (She/Her) \nAngelica is an Afro-Colombian businesswoman and activist living in Oslo. Her experience with the world of fashion and communication comes from a journey over the last 24 years in different areas as a graphic designer\, turban designer\, fashion blogger\, model\, fashion stylist\, keynote speaker\, production manager\, and fashion performance. During this period\, she had the opportunity to work in Mexico City\, London\, Tel Aviv\, Barcelona\, Panama\, Oslo\, and Bogotá. \nShe is currently also a keynote speaker. Her talks are about entrepreneurship and how to transform the negative impact of the narrative of racism\, discrimination and sexism in Latin America and most of the world. \nWith her project\, she wants to empower women through the use of turbans\, feeling proud of their origin and gender. Three years ago she moved from Colombia to Norway and wants to continue with this ambitious project.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/herspace-roundtable-women/
LOCATION:HerSpace\, Strandgata 19\, Oslo\, 0152\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Social Issues
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SUMMARY:Film screening and discussion: Deconstructing Karen
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of International Women’s Day this year\, we will be holding a film screening and discussion of the 2022 documentary\, “Deconstructing Karen”.\nNOTE: this event is now SOLD OUT. If you would like to join a waiting list\, please send an email to nikki@herspace.no \n“In this documentary feature film\, nice white women attend the wildest dinner party of their lives. The main course is a radically honest conversation on racism. While sipping wine and passing the breadbasket\, these women experience an eye-opening journey\, discovering how they uphold white supremacy every single day. For some guests there are epiphanies\, others resistance. But for all the guests\, something has changed\, and they can never unknow the painful truths about racism and white supremacy that are revealed over this dinner. Meet the entrepreneurial women behind this powerful work and explore why this work is worth risking their lives.” \nThe premise is simple: \nWhat if white women could and would show up to help end racism? \nMore information about the documentary can be found here. \n\nFollowing the film screening\, Chisom Udeze (HerSpace) and Meryn Willetts (Umbrella) will hold a discussion that reflects on the themes that arise in the documentary and the reality of the situation. \nThis event is open to everyone\, regardless of gender or race.  \nSeats are limited! Be sure to secure your seat today. \n*This event is free for HerSpace members* \n\nCost: 50NOK \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nThis event is co-hosted by HerSpace and Umbrella. \nThis event is funded by Oslo Kommune through their grant program ‘Measures for Gender Equality and Women’s Liberation’.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/film-screening-and-discussion-deconstructing-karen/
LOCATION:HerSpace\, Strandgata 19\, Oslo\, 0152\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Social Issues
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20220707T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20220707T203000
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SUMMARY:Cross-Cultural Soirée
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening soiree to celebrate the multiculturalism and diversity that surrounds us.\n \nThere will be food from different cultures\, entertainment and discussions around our orange couch on allyship and cross-cultural communication. \nSpeakers and performers to be announced soon! \nThis event is being held in collaboration with Manifold and Stiftelsen RKF. \nThis event is FREE to attend. \n\nAbout the Speakers \nMona Frank (she/her) \nMona is a social and cultural psychologist\, the co-founder of Manifold Norway\, and currently completing her second master’s degree in Social Anthropology\, researching the Norwegian integration system with a focus on refugee politics. She was previously engaged as board member in the African Student Association at UiO. For several years\, Mona has planned and arranged a wide range of seminars\, anti-racism campaigns\, lectures\, solidarity events\, and panel discussions addressing schemes related to the African diaspora in Norway. \nIn 2020\, she was one of the main organizers of the “We can’t breathe: Justice for George Floyd” BLM demonstration in Oslo\, as well as a series of events within the topics of racism\, Islamophobia etc. This year\, she has been assisting the initiative Noir Society (in Munich\, Germany) in coordinating and providing humanitarian support for POC refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. Through her academic learning and her engagement in antiracist environments\, Mona has grown to gain a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical manifestations of racism and discrimination\, prejudice\, and intercultural communication. Mona practices allyship by emphasizing social justice\, inclusion\, and equity as well as continuing to learn\, listen\, and practice solidarity through her work and civic engagement. \nNikki Hayes (she/her) \nNikki is a development practitioner who is passionate about creating conscious and responsible communities. Nikki is analytical\, energetic and creative in her work. She completed her Masters of International Development with a practical focus on participatory forms of development at RMIT University\, Melbourne. She has experience working with immigrant and asylum seeker communities which where she began to develop curiosity and skill in diversity and inclusion\, cultural intelligence and cross-cultural communication. She continues working within these areas at Diversify\, where she project manages various events\, discussions and initiatives.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/cross-cultural-soiree/
LOCATION:HerSpace\, Strandgata 19\, Oslo\, 0152\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Social Issues
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20220622T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20220622T150000
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SUMMARY:Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: LGBTQIA+
DESCRIPTION:Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable\, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team. \nThis series is designed by Diversify to centre Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. We look forward to seeing you! \n\nDiversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: LGBTQIA+ \nJune is Pride Month\, a month dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices\, celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture and supporting LGBTQIA+ rights. It commemorates the years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of justice\, equity and equality for the LGBTQIA+ community.  \nLGBTQIA+ is an inclusive acronym that describes either a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity such as lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, questioning/queer\, intersex\, asexual/aromantic/agender\, pansexual\, and allies. \nGender identity describes a person’s internal sense of being female\, male\, or someone outside of that gender binary\, while sexual orientation refers to ‘a person’s sexual and emotional attraction to another person and the behavior and/or social affiliation that may result from this attraction.’ \nPeople from the LGBTQIA+ community face discrimination and hate regularly in their personal lives\, workplaces and in public spaces. Furthermore\, the intersectionality of traits such as race\, ethnicity\, religion can influence their experience and lead to discrimination on multiple fronts. In the workplace\, they’re subjected to microaggressions like being asked inappropriate questions and hearing homophobic jokes and comments. Conscious and unconscious bias can prevent them from being hired or getting a promotion or opportunity at work. Many LGBTQIA+ individuals feel the need to hide their identity in the workplace for fear of discrimination\, which causes high levels of stress\, anxiety and other mental health issues among them.  \nDuring this session of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace\, we will discuss how workplaces and organisations can create a genuinely inclusive culture for LGBTQIA+ employees. On an individual level\, using pronouns in email signatures\, on social media profiles\, and stating them in meetings\, being mindful of using gender neutral language and calling out discriminatory behaviours are some of the ways to be active allies. \nFor companies\, using gender neutral language\, diverse visuals on the website and options beyond male and female on the job application can help attract a more diverse workforce\, while including anti-discrimination and harassment policies that address sexual orientation\, gender identity and gender expression as prohibited grounds of discrimination can help retain this workforce. \nIn this session\, we will discuss  \n\nHow can we ensure that workplaces have strong inclusive policies and practices in place? \nHow can they attract\, successfully recruit and retain LGBTQIA+ talent? \nHow can companies create a safe environment for employees of all sexualities and gender expressions to reveal as much or as little as they want? \nHow can we\, as individuals\, be active allies to the LGBTQIA+ community? \n\nJoin us to explore these questions and many more.\n\nThis event is FREE to attend. Please register below to receive the zoom link. \n\nAbout the speakers:\n  \nChi Lee (they/them/theirs) \nChi is a practicing artist with over two decades of design/build experience\, working with global retail companies such as Tiffany & Co.\, Ralph Lauren\, Reed Krakoff\, Tommy Hilfiger\, and others. They are currently the resident carpenter of the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn\, New York\, focused on curating more accessible and inclusive experiences with art and culture through the built environment. Presently\, Chi is completing their Masters Degree in Museum Studies at Harvard University in Cambridge\, Massachusetts. \n  \nHannah Christin Lerfaldet (she/her) \n \nHannah is a diversity advisor and project manager at Vi er OSS. She is especially passionate about LGBTQIA+\, diversity and mental health\, and holds a masters degree in equality and diversity\, from NTNU\, Trondheim. \nIn addition to being the head of Trondheim Pride in 2018 and 2019\, one of the biggest pride festivals in Norway\, she has in recent years developed a chat service for young adults for Youth Mental Health Norway. When she’s not working\, Hannah runs her own podcast about mental health. \nChisom Udeze (she/her) \nChisom is an Economist\, Organizational Design and DEI Strategist\, and a 3 times founder with over 12 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission\, The United Nations and ExxonMobil. Chisom has an analytical mind and works to interrogate the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s resources\, production\, distribution and output. She is adept at efficiently and effectively unlocking complex systems\, data management\, forecasting economic and social trends\, and thrives in uncertain environments. \nAs the founder of Diversify\, Chisom works with companies\, governments and civil society to facilitate measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In 2020\, mid-pandemic\, she founded HerSpace\, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders\, with particular focus on women-led companies and mothers. She is a thought-leader in Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-lgbtqia/
LOCATION:HerSpace\, Strandgata 19\, Oslo\, 0152\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality,Health & Wellbeing,Professional Development,Social Issues
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SUMMARY:Sharing the Power: Measurable practices to amplify DEIB initiatives.
DESCRIPTION:Blaze Inclusion Awards presents:\nSharing the Power: Measurable practices to amplify DEIB initiatives.\nPanel Discussion #3\n  \nHow can we ‘share the power’ to ensure that diverse voices\, and particularly voices of people of minority and marginalised groups are heard and amplified? How can DEIB initiatives be measured to ensure lasting\, conscious and positive impact? Moreover\, how can DEIB initiatives further create an enabling environment that bridges the inequality and inequity gap across intersections? \nThe previous panel discussion (in March) explored ‘Including diverse voices in the Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging process’. To build on this discussion\, it is important to assess the next steps – how exactly can we include diverse voices? How do we get them in the rooms where decisions are made\, and how can we ensure that DEIB initiatives are conscious and inclusive? \nDuring this event\, we will speak with five DEIB practitioners who represent each of the participating countries. \nMore information on the panelists coming soon.  \nIn the meantime\, register your participation below. \nThe Blaze Inclusion Awards are an initiative by Diversify\, and co-produced by HerSpace and The Annual. \n\nThe Blaze Inclusion Awards celebrate and illuminate the trailblazers – individuals and organizations – who actively and passionately uplift Diversity\, Inclusion\, Equity and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives in their workspaces\, communities and society overall. With a focus on the Nordic region\, the Blaze Awards highlight the champions in each country and finally give recognition to the outstanding individuals and organisations whose practices within the DEIB agenda shine beyond borders. \n\nWe are currently in the nomination phase of the Blaze Inclusion Awards! \nDo you know a company or individual who is doing outstanding work to further DEIB? You can nominate them here. There are six different categories to choose from: The Trailblazer\, The Catalyst\, The Synergist\, The Guardian\, The Spark and The Groundbreaker. \nEach category seeks to shine a light on a different area\, from individual practitioners\, to workplaces\, to those working with innovation\, the media\, community engagement and the environment. \n\nFinland: Kamilla Sultanova\n \nKamilla is a bridge-builder\, public speaker and diversity and inclusion expert\, mother and mentor based in Helsinki\, Finland. \nPreviously Kamilla has held a successful career in corporate sales in Scandinavian shipping companies including Maersk Line\, where she combined her advocacy roles in European women’s lobby and local Danish and Finnish NGO to support access to job market for immigrants and international talents. Combining her business and non-profit expertise from Global Dignity NGO\, Kamilla speaks to and trains executives\, students and educators on benefits of diverse teams in organizational innovation and growth for small and large\, public and private employers. \nKamilla was born in Karshi\, Uzbekistan. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Corporate Communication from Aarhus University in Denmark. \n  \nity \nDenmark: Jessica Pedraza\nJessica Bridgette Pedraza’s educational and professional background has heavily centred on addressing the inequities facing under-resourced communities and dismantling inequity and prejudice through different mediums such as educational inclusion and strengthen-based research. Recently\, she has used her qualitative and quantitative skills have allowed her to help organizations co-create working environments that move diversity\, equity\, and inclusion forward for employees worldwide. \n\n  \nThis event is FREE to attend. Please register HERE to receive the zoom link. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://diversify.no/event/sharing-the-power-measurable-practices-to-amplify-deib-initiatives/
LOCATION:Oslo
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Global Issues & Inequality,Social Issues
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Binary Gender: Transgender Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:International Transgender Day; India is leading the way! \nMillions have watched Pose on HBO. In India\, people don’t watch! Government acts! While recognition of genders outside of male and female has only recently been discussed in Western societies\, in the Indian society\, people of non-binary gender expressions have played important roles for over 2000 years. \nIndia’s Supreme Court has ruled that transgender people are created as a third gender in the country. The decision is seen as a milestone in India. This was the first time in world history that a Supreme Court recognizes transgender people as a separate gender. \nDiversity campaigns and Pride flagging notwithstanding: Research indicates that it is difficult to be a trans person in working environments. According to the report “Sexual orientation\, gender diversity and living conditions” from 2021\, transgender people stand out in terms of mental health\, life satisfaction and experiences of discrimination. Transgender rights matters! \nWe are excited to share that we will have Miriam Hardarson as one of our speakers. \n\nSchedule:\n08.00 Welcome by Hans Geelmuyden by Chair DMI\n08.05 India´s Supreme Court establishes third gender category. How did this happen? Speaker: Laxmi Singh\, Deputy Country Representative – UN Women\, India\n08.20 Meaningful Inclusion starts from the Bathroom to the Boardroom – Speaker: Celia Sandhya Daniels\, Trans Evangelist & Human Rights Activist\n08.50 Cracking the glass ceiling – Speaker: Miriam Hardarson\, Agency Director Sopria Steria\n09.10 Lessons to be learned for Norway Lars Arnesen\, Lawyer and Compliance Officer at Dignio\n09.20 Q&A Miriam Hardarson and Chisom Udeze\, Founder\, Diversify\n09.45 Mingling\n10.30 End \n*There might be changes in the program \nThis is a free event. To attend\, register below.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/beyond-the-binary-gender-transgender-inclusion/
LOCATION:Bull & Co\, Universitetsgata 9\, Oslo\, 0164
CATEGORIES:Social Issues
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