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Impactpool Launches new DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Webinar Series!

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by Impactpool

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) have been on the agenda for a while now of things that we find valuable to us in the workforce and we can only see it increase in importance. Alongside belonging, sustainability and the efforts to have a positive impact and a meaningful job, DEI is here to stay.

In many cases, diversity-related work tends to be put at the bottom of budget priorities. Even when these initiatives do happen, they often tend to be left on paper and never fully implemented.  

Considering the notion that DEI improves an organisation's effectiveness and agility, not to mention a healthier and psychologically safer workplace it begs the question: what are we waiting for... 

We at Impactpool want to highlight the possibility of keeping an emphasis on DEI and simultaneously staying on the right course towards the missions of any organisation. The DEI work does not have to be a “distraction” or taking resources from the real vision, but can be more used as a tool and accelerator towards the right goal. In fact, this work enhances development opportunities, creates benefits, and does actually contribute to the success of realising that real vision.

Let's talk about these benefits and how to get them into real practice. To explore further, Impactpool is creating a DEI webinar series to highlight the journey many employers already have taken to inspire more employers to do the same and simultaneously showcase these inclusive employers for our members. How can inclusion work become practice? How can you overcome the hurdles on this journey of implementation? Be part of the best DEI practices by joining this series!  

We proudly present the organization to kick off this series: Amnesty International Sweden and their IDEA Lead (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Anti-racism), Armina Etminan. 

Below you can find a short glimpse into Armina's work:

  • What is Amnesty International?

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who are committed to creating a future where human rights are enjoyed by everyone. United by our shared humanity, we know that the power to create positive change is within all of us. Through our detailed research and determined campaigning, we help fight abuses of human rights worldwide. We bring torturers to justice, change oppressive laws and free people jailed just for voicing their opinion.

  • What is your role at Amnesty and what does that entail?

I am part of the management group and my responsibility is to mainstream IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, and Accessibility) at all levels of Amnesty Sweden. I support managers, leaders, and employees so that they have the right capacity within their mission and line of work. In close collaboration with Human Resources, I make sure that we work through an intersectional lens in our recruitment processes, systemic work environment and anti-discriminatory work.

  • How do you work with IDEA?

We have an IDEA strategy that guides us and sets the direction for our IDEA work. Based on this, we set goals and activities that we follow up on. For example, this includes training for new employees and elected representatives, continuous skills development initiatives, checklists for intersectional analyses and accessible arrangements.

  • How do you make sure inclusivity work gets implemented into actions and everyday work?

It's a learning journey. We understand that it's a long-term effort and that we have to change ourselves to change the world. By working systematically and long-term with IDEA, in both structure and culture, and by continuously educating ourselves and providing tools and methods, we try to ensure that we integrate IDEA at all levels.

  • What motivates you to go to work in the morning?

That I have the mandate, resources, and conditions to drive change in the world's largest human rights organization. That I can use my knowledge and abilities to create change for IDEA from the inside out. And of course, all the skilled and lovely colleagues that I can laugh and cry with!

  • What are you most proud of achieving at Amnesty?

We measure IDEA through equality data. Our employee survey showed a very good result on all questions related to IDEA. It became clear that the work that I do, but above all that we do collectively, gives results.

We at Impactpool can’t wait to know more in our webinar on February 20th at 11.00 CET where Armina will present more extensively her and Amnesty’s work on inclusion. The focus will be HOW to implement inclusion, from words to action. If this sounds interesting do not miss this chance to join and ask your questions! Register for free today!

Read more and register for the webinar

Are you an employer and want to highlight your inclusion work in front of hundreds of job candidates? Join our DEI webinar series - contact vcfsupport@impactpool.org