International Non-Binary People’s Day
2023-07-14 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/Amsterdam)
International Non-Binary People’s Day takes place annually on 14 July each year and celebrates and raises awareness of non-binary people, who do not identify within the traditional gender binary. This takes place during non-binary awareness week from Monday 11 July until Saturday 16 July 2022.

Why 14 of July?

The date, celebrated since 2012, was chosen as it falls between International Women’s Day on 8 March and International Men’s Day on 19 November.

What does non-binary mean?

The definition provided by Stonewall (Britain’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality) is: “Non-binary is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity doesn’t sit comfortably with ‘man’ or ‘woman’. Non-binary identities are varied and can include people who identify with some aspects of binary identities, while others reject them entirely.

“Non-binary people can feel that their gender identity and gender experience involves being both a man and a woman, or that it is fluid, in between, or completely outside of that binary.”

2023 PRIDE WALK
2023-07-22 00:00 - 23:59
Every year, Workplace Pride takes place in the Amsterdam Pride walk which is a grassroots version of the more high-profile canal parade. This year the walk will be organised by Queer Pride. The Foundation invites our members to join us for a pre-walk reception at our office and then we join the main walk.

This year Pride has been extended to two weeks with the walk taking place at the beginning of the first week. While we don’t have any more details from the Pride Walk organisers at this point, as soon as the program is clearer, we will communicate our plans. Save the date!

AMSTERDAM PRIDE WEEK
2023-08-01 00:00 - 2023-08-06 23:59
Pride Amsterdam will be held from August 1st till August 6th 2023. Pride Amsterdam is part of Queer & Pride Amsterdam. Queer Amsterdam will provide a program from 22 to 28 July 2023.

Stories From the Heart hosted by De Nederlandsche Bank
2023-08-04 16:00 - 20:00 | De Nederlandsche Bank, Spaklerweg 4, Amsterdam, 1096 BA, Netherlands
Stories from the Heart

Workplace Pride has partnered with the RVO and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs to organise the “Stories from the Heart” gathering. This unique event brings together LGBTIQ+ activists from various regions of the world participating in the RVO’s “Building Bridges” program and Workplace Pride members. The activists will share their on-the-ground experiences with our members, many of whom have colleagues working in the same countries.

Program details

Date: Friday, August 4th, 2023

Location: De Nederlandsche Bank, Spaklerweg 4, 1096 BA, Amsterdam

Timeline:

Doors Open: 16:00

Program: 16:30 – 18:00

Reception: 18:00 – 20:00

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity!

We can’t wait to have you join us for these incredible Pride events. Secure your place now and let’s make unforgettable memories together!

Member Exchange Meeting #4
2023-08-15 00:00 - 23:59
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Women@Workplace Pride and Academia@Workplace Pride invite you to: “The Power of Women in the Age of super-diversity”
2023-08-30 14:00 - 18:00
August 30th, 2023, Leiden

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DetailsProgram

Women & Academia @WorkplacePride and the strategic alliance of the LDE Universities, the LUMC, and Erasmus MC are happy to present an event that will explore the difference between genders in the workplace and how this affects productivity, innovation, sense of belonging and psychological safety among cis-women, lesbian, bisexual, trans-, and queer (LBTQ+) people.

Exploration of the differences between genders

The Women and Academia Workplace Pride communities, explore the differences between genders: e.g., ideas brought forward by women are much more easily dismissed than ideas from their male counterparts. This doesn’t contribute to a sense of belonging and psychological safety, affecting cis-women and predominantly lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LBTQ+) people. In turn, this will lead to reduced productivity and innovation. The Women@Workplace Pride Community would like to take this subject with you to the next level in this event since this topic was already put on the agenda at the Workplace Pride’s international conference in Utrecht last May. Furthermore, this event is well timed as it coincides with the first Leiden Pride.

Our keynote speaker is Prof. Annelien Bredenoord, rector magnificus of Erasmus University Rotterdam, who will cover the development of policies, procedures and practices that promote an inclusive environment, not only for the LGBTIQ+ community but also more broadly in society. She will discuss Erasmus University Rotterdam’s approach to diversity and inclusion in the diverse city of Rotterdam, emphasising intersectionality. She will cover best practices, like the IDEA Center (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access), and share her personal story.

Date: Wednesday 30th of AugustTime: 14:00 – 18:00 hoursLocation: Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum(LUMC), Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, at lecture hall 6 (Buruma hall)Audience: All Workplace Pride members & anyone interested in Inclusion & LGBTQI+ topics

RegistrationThe event is in-person and will be partially streamed (see programme) and recorded for those not able to attend. Please register using the Registration form

Organisers

This event is initiated by Women@Workplace Pride and organised with Academia@WorkplacePride with the strategic alliance of the LDE Universities, the LUMC, and Erasmus MC.

Accessibility

We want the event to be accessible to everyone. We hope that viewing a live stream contributes to this. Please note that the event location is wheelchair accessible. We will make sure to ask the speakers to articulate clearly. We very much welcome your suggestions for how we can be more inclusive.

Looking forward to seeing you there (or online)!

14:00 – 14:30 Welcoming at the LUMC with coffee and tea14:30 – 14:40 The journey of Women@Workplace Pride by the lead of the Women@WP Angelique Meul (she/her) – streamed

14:40 – 15:45 Break-out sessions, and follow up15:45 – 16:00 Break16:00 – 16:45 Lecture “Inclusive academia in the age of super diversity” by Prof. dr. Annelien Bredenoord. Followed by an interactive conversation led by Prof. dr. Annelien Bredenoord. Followed by an interactive conversation led by Prof. dr. Martine de Vries – both streamed16:45 – 17:00 Launch of LDE Pride The Leiden University, TU Delft, and Erasmus University Rotterdam work together in the strategic alliance of the LDE Universities. The Pride networks of these universities, together with the LUMC and Erasmus MC, now joined forces as the LDE Pride Network — streamed

17:00 – 18:00 Drinks & Bites

Workplace Pride Nordic Forum: Joining forces for LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion
2023-09-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Electrolux Group Headquarters, S:t Göransgatan 143, Stadshagen, Stockholm, Sweden
Registrations are filling up fast for the Workplace Pride Nordic Forum on September 14th 2023. The theme for this year’s forum is “Joining Forces for LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion”. This event is designed for our many members and other stakeholders who have activities in the Nordic region.

Hosted by Workplace Pride member Electrolux Group at their headquarters in Stockholm, this highly interactive forum will bring together our many members from or with activities in the region to share knowledge and find synergies. We will engage with corporate, diplomatic, governmental and civil society stakeholders to explore how we can collectively make progress for the LGBTIQ+ community in the workplace

Location: Electrolux Group HeadquartersAddress: S:t Göransgatan 143, 112 17 Stockholm, SwedenDate: 14 September 2023Registration: 09:00 – 10:00Time: 10:00 – 16:00

Speakers and sessions at the conference will address topics such as:

The current situation for LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion

LGBTIQ+ Corporate inclusion in the Nordics

Practical solutions for greater LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion: The Nordic Perspective

Working in challenging areas of the world

Fuller workplace engagement with LGBTIQ+ sustainability

Download the program here.

Please register directly using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/3yxe5995

LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium
2023-09-15 10:00 - 13:00
Unlock the power of inclusivity at this year’s LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium, featuring keynote presentations by Teri Kirby (Purdue University, USA) and Jojanneke van der Toorn (Leiden University, NL) delving into the latest cutting-edge research on LGBTIQ+ inclusion.

Location: Telders Auditorium, Rapenburg 73, Leiden

Date: September 15th, 2023

Registration: 10:00 – 10:30

Symposium: 10:30 – 12:00

Coffee & Tea: 12:00 – 13:00

A panel including researchers and D&I professionals from the public and private sector will furthermore reflect on the importance and difficulties of facilitating LGBTIQ+ allyship, and share concrete examples of how organisations can build environments where allyship can thrive.

Connect with fellow attendees over coffee and tea, fostering meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals committed to driving positive change in their respective organisations. Join us in this critical dialogue to make a difference and foster a workplace where everyone can belong and bring their authentic selves.

View the full program here.

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW

Tech@workplacepride: “Out@Work”
2023-09-19 12:00 - 17:30 | Eaton Industries (Netherlands) B.V., Van Voordenpark 1D,, Zaltbommel, 5301 KP, Netherlands
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Tech@Workplace Pride invites you to:

A company visit at Eaton in Hengelo, 19 September 2023

“Out@Work” Location: Eaton Industries Netherlands BV – The GreenBoxAddress: Europalaan 202, 7559 SC HengeloDate: Tuesday, 19 September 2023Time: 12:00 -17:30 hours

About the visit:

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life andprotecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do businessright, operate sustainably, and help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future.Founded in 1911, Eaton is marking its 100th anniversary of being listed on the New York Stock Exchange.We reported revenues of $20.8 billion in 2022 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.At Eaton, we aspire to be a model of inclusion and diversity in our industry—known for how we welcomeall people to the table and include them by listening to what they have to offer. We’re doing this becausewe believe a diverse workforce makes better decisions. We embrace the power of many perspectives todrive innovation and sustainable growth that benefits our people, investors, customers and communities.As we approach Coming Out Day (October 11th), this visit aims to bring participants from differentcompanies in our industry to discuss the theme “Out@Work”. We want to brainstorm with you all on howto increase acceptance at the workplace for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation oridentity.

Schedule:

12.00 – 13.00 Welcoming at Eaton, with lunch13.00 – 13.45 “We Make PRIDE Work”, Introduction to Eaton and the Eaton PRIDE iERG by Eugén Ranft, Managing Director and Plant Manager from Eaton Industries Netherlands B.V. in Hengelo and Barış Ekici, EMEA leader of the Eaton PRIDE iERG. (live streaming)13.45 – 15.00 Tour at the Eaton production site15.00 – 15.15 Coffee break15:15 – 16:15 “Out@Work”, Workshop organized by Marco Strijks, Liaison Office Diversity & Inclusion from Th!nk with PRIDE/Saxion and Renan Machado Cardoso, Global Inclusion and Diversity Project Lead from Eaton. (live streaming)16.15 – 16.30 Closing word16.30 – 17.30 Drinks

Please register via this link!

We have limited in person space so: First come first serve

CELEBRATE BISEXUALITY DAY
2021-09-23 00:00 - 23:59
Celebrate Bisexuality Day (also called Bisexual Pride Day, Bi Visibility Day, CBD, Bisexual Pride and Bi Visibility Day, and Bisexuality+ Day) is observed annually on September 23[1] to recognize and celebrate bisexual people, the bisexual community, and the history of bisexuality.[2] (wikipedia)

Creating support for diversity, equity and inclusion policy in organizations
2023-10-06 13:00 - 17:00
REGISTER HERE

DetailsProgram

About the Event

Are you passionate about fostering more diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplaces? Eager to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world implementation, specifically in creating support for DEI policies? Join us at the inaugural stakeholder event “Creating Support for DEI Policy in Organizations“ of the Interuniversity Network on DEI on Friday, October 6th, 13.00-17.00 at Paushuize, Utrecht. This event provides an invaluable opportunity for researchers and practitioners to come together and advance the mission of creating DEI workplaces for all.

Event highlights

Research Talks: Dive into the latest DEI research insights from our speakers, uncovering the mechanisms fostering DEI policy support

Panel Discussion: Engage in dynamic conversations with DEI experts from academia and industry to learn academia and industry, and learn from impactful case studies

Bridging the Gap: Connect, collaborate, exchange ideas, and collectively brainstorm strategies with researchers and practitioners to address DEI challenges in diverse organizational contexts

Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network and connect with like-minded individuals committed to advancing DEI policy support

Event Details

Date: Friday 6 October, 2023Time: 13:00 – 17:00 hoursLocation: Paushuize, Utrect (wheelchair accesible)Audience: All Workplace Pride members & anyone interested in Inclusion & LGBTQI+ topics

RegistrationThe event is in-person, please register using the Registration form

Organisers

Dr. Valentina Di Stasio and Prof. dr.Jojanneke van der Toorn. Please let us know if you will attend by completing the Registration form by September 24th.

Accessibility

We want the event to be accessible to everyone. Please note that the event location is wheelchair accessible.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Member Exchange Session #5 - Engaging LGBTIQ + ERGs: How do you keep the momentum going?
2023-10-10 00:00 - 23:59
Member Exchange Session: Engaging LGBTIQ+ ERG: How do you keep the momentum going ?We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Member Exchange Session, where we will explore the topic of “Sustaining Momentum in LGBTIQ+ ERGs.” During this session, we will delve into valuable insights, best practices, and success stories shared by Workplace Pride members Avery Dennison and Carrier.The purpose of these sessions is to foster open dialogues and knowledge sharing among our members. It’s an opportunity for you to engage, learn, and connect with peers who share a common interest in this topic. We encourage you to bring along colleagues from your organization who may benefit from this discussion.Event Details:Date: October 10, 2023Time: 09:30 – 10:30Platform: ZoomOur goal is to create an informal and collaborative atmosphere where we can collectively enhance our understanding and strengthen connections within our diverse community.We look forward to your active participation and encourage you to share your thoughts and questions during the session. Together, we can ensure that the momentum in LGBTIQ+ ERGs continues to thrive.For any additional information or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your Relationship Manager.See you there!Workplace Pride

NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY
2023-10-11 00:00 - 23:59
NCOD was inaugurated in 1988 by Robert Eichberg and Jean O’Leary. Eichberg, who died in 1995 of complications from AIDS, was a psychologist from New Mexico and the founder of the personal growth workshop “The Experience”. O’Leary was an openly lesbian political leader and long-time activist from New York, and was at the time the head of the National Gay Rights Advocates in Los Angeles.[3] LGBT activists, including Eichberg and O’Leary, did not want to respond defensively to anti-LGBT action because they believed it would be predictable. This led them to establish NCOD in order to maintain positivity and celebrate coming out.[1] The date of October 11 was chosen because it is the anniversary of the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.[1]

Most people think they don’t know anyone gay or lesbian, and in fact, everybody does. It is imperative that we come out and let people know who we are and disabuse them of their fears and stereotypes.– Robert Eichberg, in 1993[3]

Initially administered from the West Hollywood offices of the National Gay Rights Advocates, the first NCOD received participation from eighteen states, garnering national media coverage. In its second year, NCOD headquarters moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and participation grew to 21 states. After a media push in 1990 NCOD was observed in all 50 states and seven other countries. Participation continued to grow and in 1990 NCOD merged their efforts with the Human Rights Campaign.[1]

National Coming Out Day is observed annually to celebrate coming out and to raise awareness of the LGBT community and civil rights movement. The first decades of observances were marked by private and public people coming out, often in the media, to raise awareness and let the mainstream know that everyone knows at least one person who is lesbian or gay.[1] In more recent years, because coming out as LGBT is now far less risky in most Western countries, the day is more of a holiday. Participants often wear pride symbols such as pink triangles and rainbow flags.

National Coming Out Day is also observed in Ireland,[4] Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.[5] In the United States, the Human Rights Campaign sponsors NCOD events under the auspices of their National Coming Out Project, offering resources to LGBT individuals, couples, parents, and children, as well as straight friends and relatives, to promote awareness of LGBT families living honest and open lives. Candace Gingrich became the spokesperson for NCOD in April 1995.[1] From 1999 to 2014 the Human Rights Campaign announced a theme to go with each NCOD:[1]﻿”

One of the sources: Wikipedia

Intersex Awareness Day
2023-10-26 00:00 - 23:59
Intersex Awareness Day takes place on October 26 each year.

For more info on the topic, click here!

Workplace Pride Impact Awards Gala
2023-11-03 18:00 - 2023-11-04 01:00
Join Us at the 10th Annual Workplace Pride Impact Awards Gala & Nominate for Awards!

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for the 10th annual Workplace Pride Impact Awards Gala – an evening dedicated to honouring those who have paved the way for LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the workplace and beyond.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, November 3rd, 2023

Welcome Reception: 18:30 – 19:30

Workplace Pride Impact Awards: 19:30 – 01:00

Venue: Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Kattenburgerplein 1, 1018 KK Amsterdam

Theme: “Reaching for the Stars!”

Dress Code: Fabulous and Formal (Sparkles and Stars themed)

This gala is more than an event; it’s a celebration of advancement and unity. The theme, “Reaching for the Stars”, acknowledges those who have shattered glass ceilings and advanced workplace diversity. Dress to impress and interpret the theme creatively—the best interpretation will be rewarded!

Early bird gala tickets, including a lavish 3-course meal, drinks, and entertainment, for €175 each. Please note that the price for gala tickets will increase to €225 starting from October 7th, so act swiftly to secure your tickets at this reduced rate. Your contribution directly benefits our work in advancing LGBTIQ+ inclusion.

Trans Parent Day
2023-11-06 00:00 - 23:59
TransParentDay.org exists to promote TransParentDay, a day that celebrates life and the love between Transgender parents and their children. And parents and their Transgender children.

Transgender Awareness Week
2023-11-13 00:00 - 2023-11-19 23:59
Each year between November 13 – 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues members of the community face.

The week before Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues members of the community face.

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence that year.

Read more about Transgender Awareness Week (Semana de Concientización Transgénero en Espagnol) and Transgender Day of Remembrance below, and find out how you can participate.

What is Transgender Awareness Week?

Transgender Awareness Week is a week when transgender people and their allies take action to bring attention to the community by educating the public about who transgender people are, sharing stories and experiences, and advancing advocacy around issues of prejudice, discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community.

What is Transgender Day of Remembrance?

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was founded by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence that year and began the worldwide observance that has become the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Participate in TDOR by attending or organizing a vigil on November 20 to honor all those whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence that year. Vigils are typically hosted by local transgender advocates or LGBTQ organizations, and held at community centers, parks, places of worship and other venues. The vigil often involves reading a list of the names of those who died that year.

The human side of AI
2023-11-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Google Nederland, Claude Debussylaan 34, 8th floor, 1082 MD Amsterdam, Claude Debussylaan 34, Amsterdam, 1082 MD, Netherlands
Trans+@Workplace Pride & Tech@Workplace Pride kindly invite you to join us at Google Nederland for an inspiring session about the human side of AI. Location: Google Nederland, Claude Debussylaan 34, 8th floor, 1082 MD Amsterdam

Online location: https://www.youtube.com/@Workplace-Pride/streams Date: 16 November 2023Time: 16:00 -19:00 – including drinks & bites (Live stream from 16.00 – 17.30)

Register here

The human side of AI

Transgender Awareness week, observed November 13 to November 19, is coming up! It is a week aimed at improving the visibility of transgender people and building awareness for the issues this community faces.

To help this cause, trans+@WP worked together with tech@WP to organize an event to discuss the impact artificial intelligence (AI) has on marginalized groups, with special attention to the transgender community.

We all hear stories about the latest technologies and their shortcomings, but what goes on behind the scenes? Join us to hear from Dr Jasmijn Bastings (Senior Research Scientist, Google DeepMind), Danny Belitz (Senior Data Scientist and Senior Consultant for Responsible AI, IBM), and Marion Mulder (FutureMaker and Digital Strategist, MuldiMedia).

Jasmijn will talk about bias in AI and how we can make AI more inclusive, Danny about the key pillars of responsible AI and the importance of AI Governance, and finally Marion will zoom out and talk about what world we want to live in with AI.

There will be ample time to ask burning questions during the panel session hosted by trans+@WP lead Sophie Jeckmans.

Program:

15:30 Doors open16:00-16:05 Welcome by host Sophie Jeckmans16:05-16:25 Jasmijn Bastings 16:25-16:45 Danny Belitz 16:45-17:00 Marion Mulder 17:00-17:30 Panel session & Q&A17:30-19:00 Drinks and food

Travel advice from Google

Please note for those joining in person, Google is strongly suggesting to come by public transport. The offices are just a short 5 min walk away from Amsterdam Zuid. While there are public parking facilities in the neighbourhood, it’s best to make a reservation. There are limited parking spaces available for disabled people at the Google offices themselves.

Member Exchange Session
2023-11-28 00:00 - 23:59

WORLD AIDS DAY
2023-12-01 00:00 - 23:59
Every year, December 1 is observed as World AIDS Day across the globe to spread awareness about the disease and remember all those who lost their lives to it. It was first observed in 1988.

Global Leaders Council Q4
2023-12-06 00:00 - 23:59
You are invited to the 2023 4th Quarter meeting of the Global Leaders Council (GLC)

The GLC is an online quarterly forum in which Workplace Pride members can have a high-level discussion on strategic topics important to LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the workplace. GLC participants should be decision-makers or major influencers within their own organisations.

An agenda will be available closer to the meeting.

PURPLE FRIDAY 2023
2023-12-08 00:00 - 23:59
Purple Friday Queer Celebration

Academia@Workplace Pride & Women@Workplace Pride in collaboration with Student Pride kindly invite you to an inspiring Purple Friday event about “Success stories in the male, heteronormative world of education and research”

Register Today

Location : Workplace Pride office, Herengracht 575-577, 1017 CD Amsterdam

Online : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88937633272?pwd=[REDACTED] Details : Meeting ID: 889 3763 3272 — Passcode: [REDACTED]

Date : 8 December 2023Time : 12.00 -13:00 (CET) – followed by a lunch (Live stream from 12.00 – 13.00)

Purple Friday Queer Celebration

In the wake of the recent elections where several parties which have taken distinctive anti-queer and anti-feminist positions have surged in the election outcome, we want to address how this affects the overall political climate and the implications for students, staff and faculty at universities and universities of applied science. Specifically, we will explore success stories how queer and female students & staff thrive in the male dominated, heteronormative world of education and academia.

There will be time to ask burning questions during the panel session hosted by Academia@Workplace Pride lead Michiel Kolman (he/him) and Women@Workplace Pride lead Angelique Meul.

Have you seen: https://vu.nl/en/news/2023/response-after-dutch-election-result

Program:

11:30 – 12.00 Doors open12.00 – 13.00 Panel discussion with Dr. Ajay Jagadeesh, lecturer TU Delft, vice-chair True U (he/him), Nova Duwel, student and chair of the board SV Queer Saxion (they/them) and Chantal van der Putten, board member of Student Pride (she/her)13.00 – 14:00 Lunch

Register Today

Purple Friday is a day on which pupils and students can show their solidarity with LGBTIQ+ people by wearing the colour purple at school. In the Netherlands, the day has been held on the second Friday of December every year since 2010. Purple Friday was inspired by Spirit Day in the United States, which was first held in 2010 as an expression against bullying of LGBTIQ+ youth.

Purple Friday is traditionally celebrated at schools but over the last couple of years, we’ve seen that higher education, and the corporate workplaces are embracing this celebration of solidarity with the LGBTIQ+ community.

Baker McKenzie Roundtable
2023-12-08 00:00 - 23:59
Invite Only

Many of us work in a fast paced culture that demands high performance. It canbe challenging to carve out time to contribute to Inclusion Diversity & Equity(ID&E) initiatives in the organizations we work for, and even more so in law firmsand consultancies that work with a billable hours model. If there are only somany hours a week an employee can spend on non-billable work, how do wekeep them engaged on ID&E amidst other non-client work that demands theirattention?Workplace Pride has partnered with Baker McKenzie to discuss this challenge ina round-table breakfast session. We would like to share experiences with ID&Especialists in law, consultancy firms and other organisations to learn from eachother which work-arounds and solutions are effective, and wrap up with practicaltake-aways.Save the Date:Title: Driving Inclusion in High-Performance CultureSubtitle: Embedding ID&E in the billable hours modelWhen: 8th December 2023, 09:00 – 10:30Where: Baker McKenzie Head Offices, Amsterdam (In-person event only)For: ID&E professionals in billable hours organisationsInterested? Please click here and we will put you on the waiting list for theinvitation which will go out mid October.David Pollard Miguel KloesExecutive Director Equity PartnerWorkplace Pride Foundation Baker McKenzie, Amsterdam

Corporate Activism Training
2024-01-18 15:45 - 19:00
Young@WorkplacePride extends a warm invitation to participants of the Mentorship Program and members of Workplace Pride to register for an impactful training session at Erasmus University Rotterdam on Thursday, 18th January. Join us for an enriching experience with speakers Prof. Dr. Annelien Bredenoord and Nori Spauwen, offering valuable insights into the realm of Corporate Activism.

This training session is open to participants enrolled in the mentorship program and Workplace Pride members alike. We encourage you to extend this invitation to your colleagues, and kindly request you and your colleague(s) to register using the button below.

Register Here

We cordially invite all attendees to participate in the training, which will also be accessible via Zoom. The link for the online session will be shared with you at a later date. To assist us in managing capacity effectively, we kindly request you to complete the registration form indicating your participation preferences.

The Board of Young@Workplace Pride looks forward to your active involvement.

Event Schedule:

15:45: Doors open

16:00: Plenary opening

16:10: Address by Prof. Dr. Annelien Bredenoord

16:30: Training on ‘Corporate Activism’ by Nori Spauwen

18:00: Networking drinks at FERRY (Westblaak 127, Rotterdam)

Speakers:

Prof. Dr. Annelien Bredenoord Prof. Dr. Annelien Bredenoord serves as the Rector Magnificus of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her responsibilities encompass education, research, and impact, with a focus on academic staff, students, and science education. Additionally, she holds the position of a professor, a member of the Dutch Senate, and is engaged at the intersection of healthcare, technology, innovation, ethics, and politics.

Nori Spauwen Nori Spauwen is a distinguished activist, philosopher, and former diplomat. With a background in Global Justice from Yale, Nori has championed LGBTI human rights at the UN, served as editor-in-chief of Expreszo (the Dutch LGBTI youth magazine), and conducted training for LGBTI activists globally. In 2021, she founded the Embassy of Change, guiding idealists to become effective and healthy change-makers. Nori is also a columnist for the Financieele Dagblad and is currently working on a book on activism.

How to Reach the Venue:

The training will be hosted at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Woudestein Campus (Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, Rotterdam). Navigate to Theil Building (C), Room C2-1 (second floor, first room). For a campus map, please click here.

Erasmus University is conveniently accessible by metro lines A, B, and C (exit at Kralingse Zoom), tram lines 21 and 24 (exit at Oude Plantage), and tram line 7 (exit at Erasmus Universiteit). Parking on campus is also available at a rate of €1.00 per twenty minutes, with a maximum day fee of €10.00.

We look forward to your participation in this insightful training session.

Workplace Pride Annual Members Meeting & New Years Reception
2024-01-25 18:00 - 20:30 | EDGE Amsterdam West, Basisweg 10, 1043 AP Amsterdam, 1043 AP, Netherlands
HOSTED BY APG and Intertrust Group a CSC Company

Program DetailsRegistrationStreaming InformationLocationPresentation

On behalf of the Foundation Board, we are pleased to invite you to the Workplace Pride Annual Members Meeting and New Year’s Reception. This meeting will present an overview of the Foundation’s accomplishments in 2023 and its plans for 2024.

This event is generously hosted by Workplace Pride Partner APG and Member Intertrust Group a CSC Company in their EDGE West location in Amsterdam..

Details of the meeting are as follows:

Date:Thursday, January 25th, 2024

Time: 18:00-21:00

Overview:

18:00-18:30: Registration

18:30-19:30: Meeting with presentations from the Workplace Pride Board and Staff, as well as representatives from APG and Intertrust.

19:30-21:00: New Year’s Reception with drinks, snacks & networking

Exclusive registration is closed.

Venue: EDGE Amsterdam West, Basisweg 10, 1043 AP Amsterdam, APG Entrance

More information regarding public transportation and arriving by car is located here.

Download the presentation here.

Attendees: Workplace Pride Members only

2024 Member Exchange 1
2024-01-30 17:00 - 18:00
Member Exchange Session:

Although meaningful progress has been made for LGBTIQ+ people in the workplace, many LGBTIQ+ professionals still face discrimination, harassment, and discomfort in the workplace. Everybody’s experience is unique and different. Personal attributes such as gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation influence how people are perceived or treated in the workplace. How about other attributes such as race and ethnicity? In the next members exchange session, our members will share their unique challenges that they face in the workplace. Participants will have an opportunity to learn the negative impacts of multiple minority stress. The session will also focus on how to be active allies to support LGBTIQ+ colleagues who may experience multiple minority stress.

These sessions are designed to be informal and to bring members together to share experience, to learn from one another, and to build connections for future collaboration. Feel free to invite other employees from your organization to listen in.

To learn more and to share your own thoughts, please reach out to your Relationship Manager for access.

2024 Global Benchmark Launch
2024-02-01 00:00 - 23:59
The Workplace Pride Global Benchmark is an online tool designed to measure the LGBTIQ+ policies and practices for internationally active employers. Created in 2014, The Global Benchmark addresses the needs of organisations who are faced with implementing global D&I and LGBTIQ+ policies in countries where obstacles such as legal frameworks or cultural norms make it hard to do so.

Register for the 2024 Global Benchmark

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For any further questions please access or Global Benchmark FAQ page here.

Unlock Your Future – Workplace Pride x McKinsey & Company event
2024-02-15 14:00 - 17:00
Join Workplace Pride and McKinsey Amsterdam for an exciting event designed for students interested in kicking off their career orientation and connecting with the LGBTQ+ community.

Date: February 15th, 2PM-5PM

Location: Amstel 344, 1017AS Amsterdam

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Event Description

This event is open to all students who self-identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, gender-non-conforming or non-binary, or intersex.

Registration can be completed before Thursday, February 8th, using this link.

*By applying, you acknowledge and consent to the processing of your personal data, including sensitive information, in accordance with McKinsey Recruiting Privacy Notice.

What to expect

The event gives you the opportunity to engage in a transformative strengths training session tailored to help you identify and harness your individual strengths. This knowledge will empower you to showcase your strengths in your future career. At the same time you get the opportunity to learn from Workplace Pride how to identify and find employers committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Learn the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in today’s professional world and gain the tools to navigate this evolving landscape.

Following the program, there will be ample opportunities for you to network with Workplace Pride and McKinsey consultants who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as other event participants. This networking session will allow you to make meaningful connections, expand your professional network, and potentially explore future career opportunities.

Unlock your Future by securing your spot here

Copenhagen Winter Pride 2024
2024-02-19 08:00 - 2024-02-23 22:00
Light up the winter darkness: You are invited to Copenhagen Winter Pride

Come together – be together

For the tenth time, we are proud to present Copenhagen Winter Pride at Huset-KBH. Just like this summer, the theme is Come Together; an invitation to closeness and togetherness in the LGBTI+ community. This fits perfectly with the framework of Winter Pride, which is intended as an event to bring the Copenhagen rainbow community into the warmth of a cold time to learn more about each other’s lived experiences.

Copenhagen Pride volunteers have put together a programme of entertainment, debates and social events that offers something for all tastes and energy levels. As usual, the week is rounded off with a party, the Frozen Fantasy Show in Pressen.

Winter Pride’s debate programme covers a range of topics that share the common element of inviting the audience to learn more about other LGBTI+ people’s experiences that they may not have thought about before.

Download the program

As always, the programme has a strong political element, and we will be joined by Sabaah, who will talk about the rise in so-called ‘anti-gender’ movements, and LGBT Asylum, who will talk about the conditions for LGBTI+ people seeking asylum in Denmark. There will also be room for tenderness, including an event focusing on stories from long-term relationships and a debate on how becoming a parent as a queer person affects your sexuality.

Copenhagen Pride volunteers have put together a programme of entertainment, debates and social events that offers something for all tastes and energy levels. As usual, the week is rounded off with a party, the Frozen Fantasy Show in Pressen.

Party on – also without alcohol

Winter Pride week finishes with a party to remember, the Frozen Fantasy Show at Pressen on 24 February. Just like last year, we’re also throwing a Winter Pride Celebration on Friday, where you can party the night away in an alcohol-free setting when DJ Sofie Jacobi plays to a red-hot dance floor. Winter Pride Celebration is a free party where no alcohol is served and intoxicated behaviour is not allowed.

Pride Night Live is back!

Once more, the Culture Group at Copenhagen Pride invites you to Pride Night Live. This time it will be model, actress and winner of ‘LGBT+ Person of the Year’ at the Danish Rainbow Awards 2023, May Lifschitz, who will present the many exciting guests who come to the studio. Among other things, you can look forward to theatre, musical performances and interesting interviews with various actors who are all working to develop their own areas within the LGBTI+ community, be it the nightlife, the art and culture scene or basic conditions and rights for members of the community. As always, you can watch whether you’re in the studio or at home – we’ll be livestreaming the entire show.

All in all, it’s going to be a fantastic week under the rainbow, and we look forward to welcoming the entire LGBTI+ community and its allies to Winter Pride Week 2024!

LGBTIQ+ History Month UK
2024-02-22 17:30 - 21:00 | Squire Patton Boggs 60 London Wall, London, EC2M 5TQ, Squire Patton Boggs 60 London Wall, London, EC2M 5TQ
Then and Now – A Panel Discussion

British Airways, Workplace Pride, Selfridges, Macquarie Group and The Others & Me are leading the way

in creating LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces. Hear from this distinguished panel in London on 22 February as we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month UK.

Moderated by #TeamSPB‘s Carlton Daniel, this panel will explore the challenges and opportunities for LGBTQ+ people in the workplace, focussing on the advancements over the years, sharing their best practices and answering your questions.

▪ Charlotte B. | Employment Lawyer | British Airways PLC▪ Robert Corvers | Relationship Manager | Workplace Pride▪ Adam Law | Masterplan PMO Project Manager and BeYourself LGBTQ+ Community Lead | Selfridges▪ Lori Meakin | Founder and CEO | The Others & Me▪ Harry Walton | Client Solutions Manager, Futures Clearing & Co-Chair | Macquarie Pride EM

#InclusiveLaw | #LGBTHistoryMonth | #WorkplaceInclusion
