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This week is National Inclusion Week and here at the BECBC Shadow Board we advocate for young people, but within this we also want to call for work environments that work to include all marginalised groups. This years theme is Impact Matters and so it is important to remember that we all have the potential to make a profound and positive impact. What do you do to foster inclusion within your work place? How can you young people leverage their position to support inclusion in the work place?

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Top tips for championing inclusivity during Pride month...and beyond! 🌈 Be an ally, learn about LGBTQIA+ issues to enhance your understanding and support of the community. 🌈 Examine and challenge your own biases to cultivate a more inclusive mindset. 🌈 Confront discriminatory language or behaviours, promoting respect and acceptance. 🌈 Utilise inclusive language and pronouns to foster a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. 🌈 Listen to LGBTQIA+ experiences and concerns with empathy and without judgement. 🌈 Advocate for policies and practices that promote equality and protect against discrimination. LGBTQIA+ inclusion should take place 365 days of the year. This is why Lifetime Group has its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy in place to make sure we’re always considering the rights and needs of the LGBTQIA+ community when decisions are being made, and to avoid any kind of ‘performative allyship’.

April is Celebrate Diversity Month and Edelstein’s IDEA Council will be recognizing this through weekly trivia questions. The answer to last week's question is, A) Fostering an environment where individuals feel accepted and valued for their unique identities and contributions, promoting a sense of community and acceptance. This week's question is, What does the term "inclusion" mean in the context of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)? A) Encouraging individuals to assimilate into the dominant culture to avoid conflicts and differences. B) Creating environments where individuals or groups feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued, regardless of their backgrounds or identities. C) Prioritizing the needs and perspectives of majority groups over those of minority groups. D) Implementing diversity quotas to ensure proportional representation of all groups within an organization. Select the option that best defines the concept of inclusion in DEIB. #CelebrateDiveristyMonth

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See what happens … you start shooting your mouth off on LinkedIn one minute and the next minute people think you are worthy of being on their Pride month panel 🤣 Joking aside, I was humbled that North Highland asked me to share my amateur perspectives on allyship to our trans and non-binary loved ones and colleagues together with the fabulous Emily Hamilton and Don Pietranczyk. And hats off to Analah Fawcett for her masterful hosting 🙌 One of the questions we were asked was “why does trans inclusion matter?” And my simple answer was “because inclusion matters. Full stop.” … I don’t really understand how you can care about inclusion for some communities but not all .. I think it’s an “all or nothing deal”. Some people try to claim that trans rights (specifically trans women’s rights) are in opposition to, and a threat to, women’s rights (by which they mean women assigned female at birth). I don’t agree. We all need to be very careful that we don’t get seduced by hate that is smuggled into our lives under cover of “reasonable concerns” that actually have no basis in real life. Reasonable concerns that are unfounded are fears - irrational fears. We should see them as that. Fear is ok. It’s natural. I’m scared of things too. But calling for segregation and exclusion of a community based on your irrational fears is not reasonable, not proportionate, not fair. I respect people’s rights to disagree with me - and based on past posts we will see a few add their thoughts to this post. I won’t block but I also won’t engage - because it’s the weekend and Euro 2024 has started so I have better things to do … But if you are an ally who gets to the end of this post please show yourself. Add your comment with a message of support. Or repost with your thoughts. Show yourself. Bad things happen when good people stay silent. #IStandWithTrans

What does 'tokenism' mean? 🤔 Tokenism is often used to refer to someone who looks to be making an effort to be inclusive or include members of underrepresented groups without genuinely addressing issues. In simple terms, it is acts done to improve an image or peoples perception rather than making a conscious effort to make 'actual' change or improvements. Do you struggle to understand jargon used in everyday situations, take a look at our FREE Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Glossary.... https://lnkd.in/esQENi4B

Pride Month: A Call for Inclusivity Within Diversity - Kawaldeep Singh As we have stepped in the Pride Month this year, it's a time to celebrate the rich tapestry of diversity that the 2SLGBTQ+ community represents. It's a period of vibrant parades and rainbow flags—a symbol of the community's journey towards acceptance and equality. However, beneath the surface of this celebration lies a somber reflection on the long history of hatred and discrimination faced by individuals with diverse backgrounds. Today, the focus shifts to a critical aspect of the Pride movement—the rise of discrimination not only globally but also within the rainbow communities themselves. This intersectionality of discrimination stems from an intrinsic baggage of prejudice that individuals carry against those who differ in ethnicity, religion, language, body shapes, or other backgrounds. Visible minorities within the 2SLGBTQ+ communities are often the most affected by this internal strife. It is too sad, but not shocking, that there exists an ongoing purge within the rainbow communities against individuals who do not align with the mainstream, who look different, or do not fit into the so-called norm. This exclusionary behavior is not just limited to social interactions but extends into professional environments, even within organizations that claim to inculcate pillars of diversity as their organizational culture. These entities, while outwardly supporting 2SLGBTQ+ causes and participating in Pride celebrations, often fail to address the discrimination faced by minorities within the minority. The reasons range from a lack of discussion on such issues to a reluctance to confront them due to fear of backlash or being misinterpreted. The consequences of this internal discrimination are profound, with the suffering of victims being amplified manifold. As we commemorate Pride, it is imperative that we initiate discussions on this least talked about form of discrimination. We must widen the conversation, build acknowledgment, and take concrete steps towards eradication. The 2SLGBTQ+ community, while remembering the historical discrimination against them, has a primary duty to recognize, acknowledge, and stand united against these discriminations under the community's umbrella. This Pride Month, let us pledge to foster an environment where every member of the rainbow community feels included, valued, and given equal opportunity to thrive. It's time to embrace all spectrums of diversity within diversity and ensure that Pride truly stands for every individual it represents.

🌈 The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) will take place on May 17. This awareness-raising day will be followed by Pride Month in June. 💡 These two events aim at highlighting the importance of the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights around the world. 🌟 On this occasion, Gloria wishes to highlight its speakers offering conferences on the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people at work. 🔎 Today let's discover the profile of Tash Koster-Thomas, an experienced and accomplished speaker and panelist on equality and diversity issues. Tash uses her lived experience and intersectional identity as a black queer woman to continue the focus on diversity and inclusion in society and the workplace. She provides valuable insights into how to break down the barriers associated with diversity and inclusion. Tash offers 4 conferences on this topic with Gloria: : 👉  "How to Be an Ally: Championing Inclusion" This interactive session is designed to foster a deeper understanding of allyship and empower participants to become effective allies. 👉 "Diversity & Inclusion 1.0": in this conference, Tash discusses bias and how it manifests in the workplace and gives participants the tools to speak up to create an inclusive culture. 👉 "Identity & Intersectionality": in this conference, Tash focuses on allyship and how to challenge non-inclusive behaviors, creating space for conversation and evolving discussions that empower individuals to actively practice inclusion every day. 👉 "LGBTQIA+ Allyship": this conference looks at common challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community and how we can combat microaggressions and stereotyping. It provides a framework for allyship and actionable tools to promote LGBTQIA+ inclusion. 🔗  To find out more about the awareness-raising conferences we offer at Gloria, you can contact us at marie@gloriaforbusiness.com and/or consult our website. https://lnkd.in/eEXp9xE4

🌈 Powerfull intersectional LGBTQ+ tech content → Lesbians Who Tech & Allies Pride Summit 2024 Just attended my 7th LWT Summit last week and had yet another amazing, enlightening, inspiring, insightful experience. In case you missed it, you can still access the recordings here: https://lnkd.in/dTqnhuid #LWT #LWTSummit #LGBTQ #tech #AI