LGBT+ VC’s Post

As Pride Month draws to a close, let’s reflect on Peppermint's powerful reminder: "Diversity and inclusion can't be transactional and superficial." Much like the fight for gender equality, it’s not limited to just one month of the year. Peppermint emphasizes the importance of genuinely understanding the needs and desires of the entire community. Every demographic includes individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, and it’s crucial to hold ourselves and others accountable in fostering true inclusivity. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eaZJnuYd

This Women’s History Month, we are celebrating alongside our LGBTQ+ community with pride, joy, and so much love 🧡 May this Women’s History Month be an opportunity for us all to pay tribute to the strength, resilience and diversity of ALL women across every spectrum, orientation and background. May it also be a reminder that the fight for women’s rights and gender equality is far from over. While we have seen unprecedented progress made toward Title IX and the right to vote, many across the world — including trans women — continue to face a system of oppression deeply rooted in hatred, misogyny, and transphobia. As the fight for gender justice enters a new chapter, one with a commitment to intersectionality and inclusivity, let’s show up together to speak out on inequality and celebrate the incredible impact that so many women changemakers, glass-ceiling breakers, and boundary pushers have had on LGBTQ+ history and community.

Check out this resource on the powerhouse women who have made history but rarely get featured in Women's History Month content. Feel free to download the doc and share however you'd like! #womenshistorymonth

For International Women’s Day, we are amplifying a report from McKinsey & Company that offers an intersectional look at the specific biases and barriers faced by Asian, Black, Latina, and LGBTQ+ women and women with disabilities, and provides clear guidelines that organizations can implement to make meaningful progress toward gender equality and equity.

The recent Gender Equality Symposium showcased an impressive lineup of esteemed speakers dedicated to discussions on equality.  While designing the symposium, We visualized that speakers share ideas for meaningful change, not sticking to one gender and reinforcing that equality is not just a goal but a journey that requires collaboration across all communities.  We are glad that this thought resonated deeply with the speakers, highlighting the importance of unity in pursuing social justice. One standout session featured Aditi Maheshwari, Tara Shanker, and Vineeta Asthana, who emphasized the need for a holistic understanding of equality.  In her address, Goyal articulated an important point: achieving true gender equality requires the inclusion of all segments of society, including men, women, and the LGBTQ+ community. She stressed that equality should encompass everyone. While gender-based crimes against women should be stopped, the same should apply to men and the LGBTQ+ community as well. As discussions continue, the commitment to inclusivity remains a cornerstone of the movement for gender equality. Although not having enough time to discuss #childrights is my regret there is always next time. Only through collective efforts can we foster an environment where everyone thrives. 

This Pride Month, let's celebrate diversity and fight for equality. The gender pay gap still disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ women, especially transgender women. ️ At Levelly.ai, we're committed to closing the gender gap and ensuring everyone is paid fairly for their work. Our AI platform helps identify and eliminate pay bias, so that talent is valued equally. Let's all work together to create a more inclusive workplace for everyone. #PrideMonth #Equality #Levelly #CloseTheGap P.S. Check out Levelly.ai to learn more about how we're leveling the playing field for all employees!

The latest World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report shows that labour-force participation is improving, rising to 65.7% from a pandemic rate of 62.3%. Women's workforce representation remains below men's in almost every industry and economy, with women accounting for 42% of the global workforce, but only 31.7% of senior leaders. PATHS2INCLUDE is focusing on two important aspects regarding the position of women in the labour market: ➡ Understanding the extent to which gender norms shape not only the likelihood that women (mostly mothers) participate in the labour market, but the characteristics of their employment. ➡Examining whether the increased flexibility in the labour market brought by the COVID-19 pandemic has facilitated the establishment of women in the labour market. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates about the research. ➡ https://bit.ly/45sU2xb #HorizonEurope #Research #GenderEquality #InclusiveLabourMarkets

Happy women's history month! 🎉 As we celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of women throughout history, it's important to remember that the fight for gender equality includes all women, including trans women. Advocating for and being an ally to trans women in the workplace is crucial. We must work to create a safe and inclusive environment for all women to succeed and thrive. It's important to uplift and support the voices of trans women, and to actively work towards eliminating discrimination and prejudice they may face. Let's take a moment to recognize trailblazers like Marsha P. Johnson, a transgender woman who was a fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and a pivotal figure in the Stonewall Riots. Her courage and tenacity continue to inspire us to this day. Recruiters, here are a few ways you can be allies for trans women in the workplace: actively seek out and hire trans talent, help create policies that support gender identity and expression, and provide education and training for all employees on transgender inclusion. Trans women are women, and it's important to celebrate and lift up their voices during women's history month and every day. Let's continue to advocate for equality and inclusion for all women. #WomensHistoryMonth #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Allyship #InclusionMatters 🌈

Happy International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is #InspireInclusion. Today we celebrate all women and their accomplishments throughout history. But you may ask, what is the difference between equality and equity? And why is it important for this year’s Inspire Inclusion theme? Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities. Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances, and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome. Equity acknowledges that people don’t begin life in the same place, and that circumstances can make it more difficult for people to achieve the same goals. Inequity affects many people, but most commonly historically it has affected marginalized communities such as women, people of color, disabled people, the economically disadvantaged, and those from the LGBTQ+ community. The goal of equity is to change systemic and structural barriers that get in the way of people’s ability to thrive. This year we encourage you to take the time to educate yourself on gender equity as a starting point for advocating for a more inclusive world! #InternationalWomensDay #Equity #Equality #VictimsRights #VictimsRightsMovement #IWD #WomensHistoryMonth #MarsysLaw #MarsysLawForAll #WeBelieveYou #MeToo #YouAreNotAlone

McKinsey & Company's Insights on Diversity and Inclusion offer a range of articles and reports on effectively pursuing racial-equity goals, the economic state of Latinos in America, and the experiences of LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace. These insights could help in understanding the broader impact of DEI initiatives on consumer markets and employee experiences