BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Workplace Pride - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Workplace Pride X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Workplace Pride REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240201T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240201T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20240130T145755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T145844Z UID:14474-1706745600-1706831999@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:2024 Global Benchmark Launch DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRegister for the 2024 Global Benchmark \n\n\n\nRegister Today \n\n\n\nFor any further questions please access or Global Benchmark FAQ page here. URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/2024-global-benchmark-launch/ CATEGORIES:Global Benchmark ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.workplacepride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240122-wp-gb-scaled-e1705917450929.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240130T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240130T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20240130T134938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T151610Z UID:14449-1706634000-1706637600@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:2024 Member Exchange 1 DESCRIPTION:Member Exchange Session: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlthough 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. \n\n\n\nThese 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. \n\n\n\nTo learn more and to share your own thoughts\, please reach out to your Relationship Manager for access. URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/2024-member-exchange-1/ CATEGORIES:2024 Events,Member Exchange Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.workplacepride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240128-WP-MEMEX1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240125T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240125T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230418T122421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T134534Z UID:12183-1706205600-1706214600@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Workplace Pride Annual Members Meeting & New Years Reception DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY APG and Intertrust Group a CSC Company \n\n\n\nProgram DetailsRegistrationStreaming InformationLocationPresentation\n\nOn 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. \n\n\n\nThis event is generously hosted by Workplace Pride Partner APG and Member Intertrust Group a CSC Company in their EDGE West location in Amsterdam.. \n\n\n\nDetails of the meeting are as follows: \n\n\n\nDate:Thursday\, January 25th\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime: 18:00-21:00 \n\n\n\nOverview: \n\n\n\n18:00-18:30: Registration \n\n\n\n18:30-19:30: Meeting with presentations from the Workplace Pride Board and Staff\, as well as representatives from APG and Intertrust. \n\n\n\n19:30-21:00: New Year’s Reception with drinks\, snacks & networking \n\n\n\n\n\nExclusive registration is closed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: EDGE Amsterdam West\, Basisweg 10\, 1043 AP Amsterdam\, APG Entrance \n\n\n\nMore information regarding public transportation and arriving by car is located here. \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the presentation here. \n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees: Workplace Pride Members only URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/workplace-pride-annual-members-meeting/ LOCATION:EDGE Amsterdam West\, Basisweg 10\, 1043 AP Amsterdam\, 1043 AP\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:2023 Events,Annual Members Meeting,Workplace Pride Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.workplacepride.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WP-AMMeeting-2023-Invite-Header-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Pride Foundation":MAILTO:info@workplacepride.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240118T154500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20240110T110329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T113016Z UID:14218-1705592700-1705604400@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Corporate Activism Training DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nThe Board of Young@Workplace Pride looks forward to your active involvement. \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule: \n\n\n\n\n15:45: Doors open\n\n\n\n16:00: Plenary opening\n\n\n\n16:10: Address by Prof. Dr. Annelien Bredenoord\n\n\n\n16:30: Training on ‘Corporate Activism’ by Nori Spauwen\n\n\n\n18:00: Networking drinks at FERRY (Westblaak 127\, Rotterdam)\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nProf. 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. \n\n\n\nNori 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. \n\n\n\nHow to Reach the Venue: \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nErasmus 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. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to your participation in this insightful training session. URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/corporate-activism-training/ CATEGORIES:Europe,Mentorship Program,young@workplacepride.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.workplacepride.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/wp-page-banner-mentorship.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231208T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231208T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20231027T132313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T104302Z UID:13595-1701993600-1702079999@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Baker McKenzie Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Invite Only \n\n\n\nMany 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 URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/baker-mckenzie-roundtable/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231208T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231208T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20211209T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T080228Z UID:11139-1701993600-1702079999@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:PURPLE FRIDAY 2023 DESCRIPTION:Purple Friday Queer Celebration \n\n\n\nAcademia@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” \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today\n\n\n\n\nLocation              : Workplace Pride office\,  Herengracht 575-577\, 1017 CD Amsterdam \n\n\n\nOnline                      : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88937633272?pwd=ampLY9arBPcfp6WhmhObLB1i4skbLq.1  Details                   : Meeting ID: 889 3763 3272 — Passcode: 932262 \n\n\n\nDate                      : 8 December 2023Time                     : 12.00 -13:00 (CET) – followed by a lunch (Live stream from 12.00 – 13.00) \n\n\n\nPurple Friday Queer Celebration \n\n\n\nIn 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.  \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nHave you seen: https://vu.nl/en/news/2023/response-after-dutch-election-result \n\n\n\nProgram: \n\n\n\n11:30 – 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  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today\n\n\n\n\nPurple 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. \n\n\n\nPurple 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. URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/purple-friday/ CATEGORIES:Academia@workplacepride.org,General Events,tech@workplacepride.org,young@workplacepride.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.workplacepride.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/WP-PurpleEventbrite-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231206T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231206T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20231027T132338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T094214Z UID:13597-1701820800-1701907199@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Global Leaders Council Q4 DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the 2023 4th Quarter meeting of the Global Leaders Council (GLC) \n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\nAn agenda will be available closer to the meeting.  URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/glc-q4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231201T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231201T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20211130T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T110608Z UID:10486-1701388800-1701475199@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:WORLD AIDS DAY DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/world-aids-day-2023-12-01/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231128T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231128T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20231027T132110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T132113Z UID:13593-1701129600-1701215999@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Member Exchange Session DESCRIPTION: URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/member-exchange-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231116T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230928T091609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T142409Z UID:13406-1700150400-1700161200@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:The human side of AI DESCRIPTION: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  \n\n\n\nOnline 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) \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nThe human side of AI \n\n\n\nTransgender 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. \n\n\n\nTo 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.  \n\n\n\nWe 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). \n\n\n\nJasmijn 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.  \n\n\n\nThere will be ample time to ask burning questions during the panel session hosted by trans+@WP lead Sophie Jeckmans. \n\n\n\nProgram: \n\n\n\n15:30 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 \n\n\n\nTravel advice from Google \n\n\n\nPlease 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. URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/the-human-side-of-ai/ LOCATION:Google Nederland\, Claude Debussylaan 34\, 8th floor\, 1082 MD Amsterdam\, Claude Debussylaan 34\, Amsterdam\, 1082 MD\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:2023 Events,tech@workplacepride.org,Trans+@Workplace Pride ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.workplacepride.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Tech-Tran-AI-Google-2023-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231113T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231119T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230106T101242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T101244Z UID:11876-1699833600-1700438399@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Transgender Awareness Week DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nTransgender 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.  \n\n\n\nRead more about Transgender Awareness Week (Semana de Concientización Transgénero en Espagnol) and Transgender Day of Remembrance below\, and find out how you can participate. \n\n\n\nWhat is Transgender Awareness Week?\n\n\n\nTransgender 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. \n\n\n\nWhat is Transgender Day of Remembrance?\n\n\n\nTransgender 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. \n\n\n\nParticipate 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.  URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/transgender-awareness-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231106T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231106T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230106T090258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T090302Z UID:11871-1699228800-1699315199@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Trans Parent Day DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/trans-parent-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231103T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231104T010000 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230628T102812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T070947Z UID:12605-1699034400-1699059600@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Workplace Pride Impact Awards Gala DESCRIPTION:Join Us at the 10th Annual Workplace Pride Impact Awards Gala & Nominate for Awards! \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, November 3rd\, 2023 \n\n\n\nWelcome Reception: 18:30 – 19:30 \n\n\n\nWorkplace Pride Impact Awards: 19:30 – 01:00 \n\n\n\nVenue: Het Scheepvaartmuseum\, Kattenburgerplein 1\, 1018 KK Amsterdam \n\n\n\nTheme: “Reaching for the Stars!” \n\n\n\nDress Code: Fabulous and Formal (Sparkles and Stars themed) \n\n\n\nThis 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! \n\n\n\nEarly 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. URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/workplace-pride-2023-leadership-gala-awards/ ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Pride Foundation":MAILTO:info@workplacepride.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231026T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231026T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230106T100702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T100705Z UID:11874-1698278400-1698364799@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Intersex Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:Intersex Awareness Day takes place on October 26 each year. \n\n\n\nFor more info on the topic\, click here! URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/intersex-awareness-day-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231011T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231011T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20211010T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T105709Z UID:10492-1696982400-1697068799@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY DESCRIPTION: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] \n\n\n\nMost 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] \n\n\n\nInitially 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] \n\n\n\nNational 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. \n\n\n\nNational 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]” \n\n\n\nOne of the sources: Wikipedia URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/national-coming-out-day-2-2023-10-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231010T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231010T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230105T122611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T125641Z UID:11852-1696896000-1696982399@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Member Exchange Session #5 - Engaging LGBTIQ + ERGs: How do you keep the momentum going? DESCRIPTION: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 URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/member-exchange-session-5-coming-out-day-edition/ ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Pride":MAILTO:info@workplacepride.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231006T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230817T080326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T092643Z UID:12901-1696597200-1696611600@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Creating support for diversity\, equity and inclusion policy in organizations DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nDetailsProgram\n\nAbout the Event \n\n\n\nAre 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.  \n\n\n\nEvent highlights  \n\n\n\nResearch Talks: Dive into the latest DEI research insights from our speakers\, uncovering the mechanisms fostering DEI policy support  \n\n\n\nPanel Discussion: Engage in dynamic conversations with DEI experts from academia and industry to learn academia and industry\, and learn from impactful case studies \n\n\n\nBridging the Gap: Connect\, collaborate\, exchange ideas\, and collectively brainstorm strategies with researchers and practitioners to address DEI challenges in diverse organizational contexts \n\n\n\nNetworking Opportunities: Expand your professional network and connect with like-minded individuals committed to advancing DEI policy support  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nDate: Friday 6 October\, 2023Time: 13:00 – 17:00 hoursLocation: Paushuize\, Utrect (wheelchair accesible)Audience: All Workplace Pride members & anyone interested in Inclusion & LGBTQI+ topics \n\n\n\nRegistrationThe event is in-person\, please register using the Registration form  \n\n\n\nOrganisers \n\n\n\nDr. 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.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nWe want the event to be accessible to everyone. Please note that the event location is wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you there! URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/creating-support-for-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-policy-in-organizations/ CATEGORIES:2023 Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210923T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210923T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20210927T130746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T101838Z UID:10058-1632355200-1632441599@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:CELEBRATE BISEXUALITY DAY DESCRIPTION: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) URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/celebrate-bisexuality-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230919T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230919T173000 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230830T090148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T120535Z UID:13213-1695124800-1695144600@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Tech@workplacepride: “Out@Work” DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTech@Workplace Pride invites you to:\n\n\n\nA company visit at Eaton in Hengelo\, 19 September 2023 \n\n\n\n“Out@Work” Location: Eaton Industries Netherlands BV – The GreenBoxAddress: Europalaan 202\, 7559 SC HengeloDate: Tuesday\, 19 September 2023Time: 12:00 -17:30 hours \n\n\n\nAbout the visit:\n\n\n\nEaton 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. \n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\n12.00 – 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 \n\n\n\nPlease register via this link! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n We have limited in person space so: First come first serve URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/techworkplacepride-outwork/ LOCATION:Eaton Industries (Netherlands) B.V.\, Van Voordenpark 1D\,\, Zaltbommel\, 5301 KP\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:2023 Events,tech@workplacepride.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230915T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230915T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230725T100604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T102952Z UID:12790-1694772000-1694782800@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nLocation:   Telders Auditorium\, Rapenburg 73\, Leiden \n\n\n\nDate: September 15th\, 2023 \n\n\n\nRegistration: 10:00 – 10:30 \n\n\n\nSymposium: 10:30 – 12:00 \n\n\n\nCoffee & Tea: 12:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\nConnect 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. \n\n\n\nView the full program here. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION OPEN NOW URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/lgbtiq-workplace-inclusion-symposium/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230914T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230914T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230531T111454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T164321Z UID:12346-1694649600-1694735999@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Workplace Pride Nordic Forum: Joining forces for LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nHosted 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 \n\n\n\nLocation:          Electrolux Group HeadquartersAddress:           S:t Göransgatan 143\, 112 17 Stockholm\, SwedenDate:                 14 September 2023Registration:     09:00 – 10:00Time:                 10:00 – 16:00 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers and sessions at the conference will address topics such as: \n\n\n\n\nThe current situation for LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion\n\n\n\nLGBTIQ+ Corporate inclusion in the Nordics\n\n\n\nPractical solutions for greater LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion: The Nordic Perspective\n\n\n\nWorking in challenging areas of the world\n\n\n\nFuller workplace engagement with LGBTIQ+ sustainability\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the program here. \n\n\n\nPlease register directly using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/3yxe5995 URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/workplace-pride-nordic-forum-joining-forces-for-lgbtiq-workplace-inclusion/ LOCATION:Electrolux Group Headquarters\, S:t Göransgatan 143\, Stadshagen\, Stockholm\, Sweden END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230830T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230830T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230810T083308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T074449Z UID:12867-1693404000-1693418400@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Women@Workplace Pride and Academia@Workplace Pride invite you to: “The Power of Women in the Age of super-diversity” DESCRIPTION:August 30th\, 2023\, Leiden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nDetailsProgram\n\nWomen & 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. \n\n\n\nExploration of the differences between genders  \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nOur 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.    \n\n\n\nDate: 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 \n\n\n\nRegistrationThe 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  \n\n\n\nOrganisers \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you there (or online)! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 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 \n\n\n\n14:40 – 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 \n\n\n\n17:00 – 18:00 Drinks & Bites URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/womenworkplace-pride-and-academiaworkplace-pride-invite-you-to-the-power-of-women-in-the-age-of-super-diversity/ CATEGORIES:2023 Events,Academia@workplacepride.org,Hybrid Event,women@workplacepride END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230815T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230815T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230105T121131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T121136Z UID:11850-1692057600-1692143999@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Member Exchange Meeting #4 DESCRIPTION:Invite only URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/member-exchange-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:2023 Events,Member Exchange Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230804T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230804T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230112T125641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T070629Z UID:11898-1691164800-1691179200@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Stories From the Heart hosted by De Nederlandsche Bank DESCRIPTION:Stories from the Heart \n\n\n\nWorkplace 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. \n\n\n\nProgram details \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, August 4th\, 2023 \n\n\n\nLocation: De Nederlandsche Bank\, Spaklerweg 4\, 1096 BA\, Amsterdam \n\n\n\nTimeline: \n\n\n\nDoors Open: 16:00 \n\n\n\nProgram: 16:30 – 18:00 \n\n\n\nReception: 18:00 – 20:00 \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this exceptional opportunity! \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to have you join us for these incredible Pride events. Secure your place now and let’s make unforgettable memories together! URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/stories-from-the-heart/ LOCATION:De Nederlandsche Bank\, Spaklerweg 4\, Amsterdam\, 1096 BA\, Netherlands END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230801T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230806T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230112T125112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T125117Z UID:11895-1690848000-1691366399@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:AMSTERDAM PRIDE WEEK DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/amsterdam-pride-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230722T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230722T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230112T110526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T122347Z UID:11891-1689984000-1690070399@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:2023 PRIDE WALK DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nThis 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!  URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/2023-pride-walk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230714T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230714T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230105T123656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T123931Z UID:11854-1689292800-1689379199@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:International Non-Binary People’s Day DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n Why 14 of July? \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nWhat does non-binary mean? \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n“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.” URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/international-non-binary-peoples-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230526T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230526T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230112T105652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T110949Z UID:11889-1685091600-1685120400@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:Workplace Pride 2023 International Conference DESCRIPTION:Workplace Pride invites you to our 2023 International Conference on May 26th at the Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht\, The Netherlands. This annual gathering of many stakeholders highlights the progress the LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion movement continues to make worldwide. But\, likewise\, there continues to be relentless challenges for the LGBTIQ+ community\, some of which even threaten our safety and well-being.  \n\n\n\nOur stakeholders often face various dilemmas\, such as: Which regions do we reach out to? Which laws and cultural practices are valid? How do we identify ourselves and our community members? Our decisions will likely influence policies\, practices\, and individuals for years to come. \n\n\n\nThis year’s conference theme is ‘Tracks of Change: Defining the future of LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion’\, and what a fitting venue inside the Spoorwegmuseum!  \n\n\n\nSpeakers and sessions at the conference will address topics such as: \n\n\n\nHow are business leaders navigating the ethical and social issues of our time?Empowering LGBTIQ+ Employee NetworksThe Winding Road to Self-IDCreating Fully Gender-Inclusive Workplaces Enabling company-wide LGBTIQ+ inclusion for operational and office staff Empowering LGBTIQ+ Communities in the Global South\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to speak with your peers about all aspects of LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion and to determine the way forward for our movement collectively.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.spoorwegmuseum.nl/en/ \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/workplace-pride-2023-international-conference/ LOCATION:Nederlands Spoorweg Museum\, Maliebaanstation 16\, Utrecht\, 3581 XW\, Netherlands END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230524T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230524T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002813 CREATED:20230105T125652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T125957Z UID:11861-1684886400-1684972799@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:International Pansexual and Panromantic Visibility Day DESCRIPTION:What it Means to be Pansexual or Panromantic \n\n\n\n24 May is Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day – but what exactly does it mean to be Pan? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo be pansexual is to have a sexual or romantic attraction not limited by gender\, or gender identity\, while to be panromantic is the same except without the sexual attraction. Attraction is not dependent on gender; pan people are attracted to the person before anything else. However\, this doesn’t mean they’re attracted to anyone and everyone!  \n\n\n\nThough it’s likely that pansexuality has always existed in some form\, to some degree\, it is surely no coincidence that pansexuality has become more recognised in a modern society where people are able to explore and express their sexuality more openly. We are becoming gradually more aware of the largely socially-constructed nature of binary gender separation\, and the fundamental nature of the shared humanity that unites us despite our comparatively superficial differences. Perhaps it’s not too much of a stretch to say that pansexuality reflects this.  \n\n\n\nAs Psychology Today (PT) states: \n\n\n\n”Younger generations [who are generally more open to non-traditional perspectives] and those who have a gender identity\, gender expression\, or gender role that society considers inappropriate for the sex one was assigned at birth (aka ‘non-cisgender’) are more likely to identify as pansexual.” \n\n\n\nWhatever the case\, all too often pansexuality isn’t taken seriously\, dismissed as an invented identity and casually conflated with bisexuality. But pansexuality is a legitimate sexuality in its own right\, distinguishable from bisexuality through its emphasis on being ‘gender-blind’.  \n\n\n\nPT elaborates: \n\n\n\n“Pansexuality is not equivalent to bisexuality\, because it is broader in scope. It explicitly rejects attractions based on binary notions of sex (male/female) and gender (man/woman). Whereas bisexuality implies a dichotomy\, pansexuality suggests the possibility of attraction to a spectrum of gender identities.” \n\n\n\nSinger/actor Miley Cyrus opened up about her pansexuality: \n\n\n\n“I always hated the word ‘bisexual\,’ because that’s putting me in a box. I never think about someone being a boy or a girl. I saw one human in particular who didn’t identify as male or female; they were beautiful\, sexy and tough but vulnerable\, feminine but masculine. I related to that person more than anyone in my life.” \n\n\n\nIt seems that many people identify as pansexual or panromantic because it gives their identity freedom to flow\, and enables them more room to be themselves without defining their sexuality so broadly they lose individuality. Ultimately\, it depends on how important labels are to a person\, and whether the structure it provides their sense of self outweighs the potential constraints on their identity. \n\n\n\nPT continues: \n\n\n\n“We actually know little about pansexuals and pansexuality. This is unfortunate because pansexuality is a real thing with repercussions and importance among millennial youth who are searching for identities that adequately reflect who they are.” \n\n\n\nPansexuality hasn’t come out of anywhere\, like a passing fad worn to make one seem more interesting. It isn’t unnecessarily overcomplicating bisexuality. It is simply a label for sexuality that would still exist without one\, despite not conforming to the limited views of society. \n\n\n\nLinks \n\n\n\nThe Truth About Pansexuality: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/sex-sexuality-and-romance/201711/the-truth-about-pansexuality URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/11861/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210517T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210517T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T002814 CREATED:20210112T181345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T110317Z UID:8779-1621209600-1621295999@archive.workplacepride.org SUMMARY:IDAHOT MAY 17TH DESCRIPTION:The International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia and Biphobia is observed on May 17 and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work worldwide. By 2016\, the commemorations had taken place in 132 countries across the globe URL:https://archive.workplacepride.org/event/idahot-may-17th/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR