Juni, 2011
18. Juni 2011 || by News Desk || Medien und Diversity, Newsletter ||
The European Court of Human Rights has launched the first Comprehensive Guide to European Non-discrimination law on the 21st of March, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The handbook based on case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the European Court of Justice covers the history and the background […]
Tags: InternationalitÀt, Sprache Englisch
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18. Juni 2011 || by News Desk || Medien und Diversity, Newsletter ||
May 17th marked the 7th annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). Commemorated around the world with positive reactions in many countries, it was also marred by attacks in others, generating intense and diverse press coverage. In line with one common media principle, a large share of the coverage featured the officials who provided […]
Tags: Gender, Inklusion, InternationalitÀt, LGBT / sexuelle Orientierung, Sprache Englisch
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18. Juni 2011 || by News Desk || Business Case, Newsletter ||
One trend has been significant in recent years: Diversity is not only supposed to add value to the business, but it should also be lead and driven by the business (managers). This is much easier said than done. While it is undisputed that the credible commitment of management to tangible and sustainable change is key, […]
Tags: Gender, Inklusion, Sprache Englisch
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18. Juni 2011 || by News Desk || Business Case, Newsletter ||
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has announced their diversity strategy for the next four years to come. The new strategy extends to all groups presented in society and its main aim is to develop the organisation to mirror that of its consumers, which entails creating more diversity in its workforce and in its programming. The […]
Tags: Alter, Behinderung, Empirie / Forschung, Ethnie / Kultur, Gender, LGBT / sexuelle Orientierung, Sprache Englisch
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18. Juni 2011 || by News Desk || Newsletter, Politik ||
Following her strong statements about potential quota for women on executive and supervisory boards, Viviane Reding, EU Commissioner for Justice, announced a Europe-wide voluntary initiative, that aims at increasing the representation of women on corporate boards of publicly listed companies.
Tags: Gender, Inklusion, Sprache Englisch
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18. Juni 2011 || by News Desk || Newsletter, Politik ||
After having been developed since 2004, the WHO has introduced its guidelines for Community-based rehabilitation for Africa. The guidelines are the result of joint work of several organisations including UNESCO, ILO and IDDC. They offer a multi-sectoral approach to community-based rehabilitation that encompasses all levels of governmental institutions, civic society organisations, as well as individuals […]
Tags: Behinderung, Sprache Englisch
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18. Juni 2011 || by News Desk || Corporate Practice / Strategien und Instrumente, Newsletter ||
The European Network Against Racism (ENAR) has progressed its work to find better ways of monitoring ethnic diversity at the workplace in the EU. Being able to track numbers consistently has been seen as key enabler to drive the inclusion of ethnic minorities in employment.
Tags: Alter, Empirie / Forschung, Ethnie / Kultur, Inklusion, Sprache Englisch
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18. Juni 2011 || by News Desk || Corporate Practice / Strategien und Instrumente, Newsletter ||
A new code of conduct is being introduced by British headhunters in the wake of criticism that the lack of women on their long and shortlists has been one of the main reasons for the lack of women in management and more specifically in the boardroom. The move follows an independent review into Women on […]
Tags: Alter, Empirie / Forschung, Gender, Sprache Englisch, Work-Life
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18. Juni 2011 || by News Desk || Medien und Diversity, Newsletter ||
âA new culture of identity for men and women is possible.â This was the central message of this yearâs Jump Forum in Brussels on the 5th and 6th of March, in which 500 participants and 30 international speakers took part. The goal of the forum was to raise awareness for the various aspects of gender […]
Tags: Ethnie / Kultur, Gender, InternationalitÀt, Sprache Englisch, Work-Life
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18. Juni 2011 || by News Desk || Newsletter, Politik ||
According to the latest European Commission Staff Working Document the European Union with its 500 million-plus citizens is not only growing older, but is becoming a lot more diverse at the same time. The paper states that the EU-27 member states are home to 20 million non-EU nationals, while there are also 10 million EU-nationals […]
Tags: Alter, Ethnie / Kultur, Gender, InternationalitÀt, Sprache Englisch
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