EGLCC - The European LGBTIQ Chamber of Commerce

Happy #ComingOut Day, everyone! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Today, we celebrate the courage and resilience of LGBTIQ individuals who have embraced their authentic selves in the business world and beyond. 👏 Our Co-founder, Pavel Subrt, an avid advocate for coming out in business, shares his insights on the importance of visibility, role models, and allyship. What does coming out mean to you? Tell us in the comments! 💬 Let’s continue the conversation and support each other in creating a world where everyone can be their true selves, both personally and professionally. 🫶 #RoleModel #PrideAtWork #LGBTInclusion #OutandProud #OutAtWork #OutBusinesses L'Autre Cercle BeNeLux LGBTIQ+ Business Chamber GGLBC East meets West Associazione EDGE > LGBTI+ leaders for change Scandinavian LGBT Chamber of Commerce (SGLCC) REDI.LGBTI

Celebrating LGBTIQ Champions! 🌈 🥳 We at EGLCC are thrilled to see our network thriving across regions! Congratulations to the 2024 International Pride Awards recipients for their outstanding dedication to advancing LGBTIQ equality and inclusion. A special shoutout to Ruslan Savolainen, recognized for his remarkable resilience and advocacy, is also part of the East meets West network. For nearly two decades, Ruslan has been advocating for LGBTIQ rights in Russia. Despite facing severe adversity and needing to emigrate, he continues this highly impactful work. 💪👏 🏆 About the Awards The International Pride Awards – a partnership between ILGA World and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) honoring LGBTIQ heroes worldwide. 👉 Watch full video: https://lnkd.in/dnnAakCG 👉 Discover all the International Pride Awardees: https://lnkd.in/gfyEUjPC #RoleModels #DiversityAndInclusion #LGBTCommunity #LGBTInclusion #DiverseLeadership

🧭 Exploring Queerness, Fairness, and AI As AI reshapes our workplaces and daily lives, ensuring fairness is essential to prevent discrimination. Join the "How Do We Learn Fairness in AI?" webinar on Monday, Nov 18th, 2:30 – 3:30 PM CET to dive into this crucial topic. 👀 Organized by our regional Italian Chamber Associazione EDGE > LGBTI+ leaders for change, under the A+I Algoritmi+Inclusivi project, this session covers everything from foundational concepts to real-world tools and training approaches. Mario Di Carlo (former EDGE President) will guide the conversation with expert voices: 🎤 Barbara Leda Kenny (Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini) 🎤 Andrea Laudadio (TIM) 🎤 Chiara Natali (Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca) 🎤 Roberta Savella (SoBigData Research Infrastructure at CNR) 🗣️ Language of the event: Italian 🇮🇹 👉 Register now, link is in the comment section. #FairnessInAI #DiversityAndInclusion #EthicsInAI #InclusiveTechnology #PrideInBusiness

Last call 🔊 With Trans Awareness Week on the horizon, UHLALA Group is gearing up for its PRIDE OFFICE DAY®! 🎉 With this year's motto, “Don’t drop the T!”, UHLALA is paying particular attention to the topics of trans, inter, and non-binary employees. On November 14, Uhlala invites you to participate in the Gender Diversity Training, where you can gain insights into the significance of LGBTIQ diversity in the workplace and discover ways to create a more inclusive environment for your organization. 🌈 🇩🇪 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 🇬🇧 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM 🎟️ 500€ company ticket | 50€ individual ticket. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Bundesverband Trans* e.V.*. 👉 Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/dgJ4X_MX #DiversityandInclusion #PrideAtWork #InclusiveWorkplace #LGBTIQ #allyship #POD2024

#StrongerTogether! 🌈 What challenges does the LGBTIQ business community in Germany face? Join Nadja Hochholz (they/them) from our German chamber to find out. Learn about the state of inclusivity in the current business ecosystem, visibility issues, and the unique challenges faced by local queer entrepreneurs. What concrete steps is GGLBC taking to address these challenges? All queer entrepreneurs based in Germany are warmly welcome to join GGLBC and grow their network! 💥 #LGBTLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #LGBTInclusion #LGBTchamber #RepresentationMatters L'Autre Cercle BeNeLux LGBTIQ+ Business Chamber East meets West REDI.LGBTI Scandinavian LGBT Chamber of Commerce (SGLCC)

In challenging economic times, it’s reassuring to see our corporate partners like Yara International reaffirm their commitment to LGBTIQ inclusion. While some organizations may view DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) as a “nice-to-have,” Yara treats it as a non-negotiable pillar—essential for navigating current and future challenges. 🚀🫶 👉 Learn more about how Yara is championing LGBTIQ inclusion in the workplace: https://lnkd.in/dgswxSFY 🌈 #LGBTInclusion #CorporateResponsibility #WorkplaceInclusion #DiversityandInclusion #Allyship

Not so spooky! 🎃 Last weekend, Fernando Manjón Azofra from REDI.LGBTI, Christophe Margain from FGLBC by L'Autre Cercle, and Lucia Urciuoli from Associazione EDGE > LGBTI+ leaders for change, gathered in Madrid under the European Pride Business Network umbrella. The focus was on deepening cooperation to elevate LGBTIQ inclusion in the workplace across Europe. Thorough workplace inclusion is an essential step for our rainbow community, and we applaud the strides made by the EPBN team! 👏 #InclusiveWorkplace #LGBTQIA #LGBTChamber #LGBTInclusion #LGBTcommunity

Time flies! ⚡️ It’s been a month since the WEConnect International Europe for the #SupplierDiversity & Inclusion Conference in Disneyland Paris! We’re still reflecting on the inspiring interactions and new connections made during the event. 🤝 During the event, we also connected with colleagues from local and regional chambers across Europe and engaged in productive discussions about 2025. Hearing about the impactful work at local levels only further deepened our appreciation for our chamber partners, the backbone of the EGLCC. 🌈🫶 Exciting initiatives are on the horizon! 🚀Are you an LGBTIQ entrepreneur in Europe? Explore the upcoming activities of our chamber partners: 🇳🇱 Benelux - BeNeLux LGBTIQ+ Business Chamber 🇦🇹 CEE Region - East meets West 🇫🇷 France - FGLBC by L'Autre Cercle 🇩🇪 Germany - GGLBC 🇮🇹 Italy - Associazione EDGE > LGBTI+ leaders for change 🇸🇪 Scandinavia - Scandinavian LGBT Chamber of Commerce (SGLCC) 🇪🇸 Spain - REDI.LGBTI #SupplierDiversity #InclusiveProcurement #LGBTQIA #LGBTChamber #LGBTInclusion

Our pride is diversity—what's yours? 🌈 🥳 This summer, REDI.LGBTI, in partnership with Fundación para la Diversidad, launched the #OrgulloEsDiversidad campaign, raising awareness and promoting LGBTIQ inclusion in the workplace. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Did you know that the campaign reached over 500,000 people on social media, with 200+ companies and organizations participating? A huge congratulations to the entire REDI team—thank you for this important and impactful work. What a proud moment! 🫶 🎉 The REDI team has also curated top tips for inclusive workplace practices from this initiative. 👉 Visit REDI’s website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dGpVNViD #lgbtchamber #diversityandinclusion #outandproud #rolemodel #lgbtcommunity

Embracing Intersex Awareness Day 💜💛 Tomorrow, October 26, we're celebrating Intersex Awareness Day—a day to highlight the unique challenges faced by intersex individuals and promote greater understanding. Let’s use this day to raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, and celebrate the diversity that makes our world richer. 🫶 #DiversityMatters #OutandProud #LGBTcommunity #DiversityandInclusion