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SUMMARY:What role does DEI play in shaping the humanitarian and development sector?
DESCRIPTION:The humanitarian and development sectors are pivotal in addressing global challenges\, but how inclusive are they in their approaches? In collaboration with Norwegian Refugee Council\, Diversify is hosting a breakfast seminar to examine how Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) can shape these sectors to ensure they are more representative\, equitable\, and impactful. \nKey Topics: \n\nDEI in Action: What DEI looks and feels like from an organizational perspective in the current climate.\nUnconscious Bias: How biases influence hiring\, funding decisions\, and program implementation within humanitarian organizations.\nWho Benefits?: Who gets hired\, from where\, and how funding decisions are made—unpacking the power dynamics in allocation and resource flows.\nFunding Models: Comparing project funding with flexible and organizational funding and exploring their impact on equity and inclusion.\nDonor Inclusivity: The importance of challenging donors to adopt more inclusive funding practices and make diverse hires.\n\nThis interactive session will include a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring experts from Diversify\, the humanitarian sector\, and development organizations. Together\, we’ll explore how DEI can address systemic challenges\, create equitable opportunities\, and drive meaningful change in the sector. \nTentative Agenda: \n\n7:30 AM – Doors Open; Breakfast and networking\n8:00 AM – Welcome and Introduction; Framing DEI by Diversify: A brief overview of what Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) means in the context of the humanitarian and development sectors.\n8:15 AM – Panel Discussion\n8:40 AM – Audience Q&A\n\nPlease Note: This event is by invite only. If you would like to attend\, please send an email to sayantani@diversify.no to request an invitation. \n\nOur Speakers\nChisom Udeze (She/Her)\, Economist\, Strategist & Executive Director of Diversify \n \nChisom is an accomplished Economist\, Strategist\, Investor\, and Founder with nearly two decades of experience leading impact-driven companies and actioning societal change. She serves on multiple boards\, including as chair\, and holds advisory roles across three continents. \nHer global work spans seven countries and includes collaborations with organizations like the European Commission and Boston Consulting Group. Chisom champions democracy\, sustainability\, justice\, and community driven and multi-stakeholder change-making. She also spearheads the Diversify Nordics Summit\, a leading conference for leadership and innovation. A passionate advocate for mental health\, Chisom enjoys tennis\, reading\, writing\, and has published on Forbes. \nIva Ogrizovic (She/Her)\, Director at Diversify and People & Culture Partner at Diversify Consult\nIva Ogrizovic is the Director at Diversify and People & Culture Partner at Diversify Consult. At Diversify Consult\, Iva focuses on developing and implementing Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategies and co-designs and delivers DEIB training and development programs. She is also the Program Director for Diversify’s non-profit arm\, where she co-creates and manages many of its initiatives including\, but not limited to\, The Blaze Inclusion Award\, The Annual Gala\, various Mentorship Programs and Entrepreneurial Incubators and Accelerators. With a Master’s in Philosophy and Comparative Literature\, Iva’s background includes cultural event management\, theater\, and TV production. She is passionate about professional and personal development as well as empowering people to realize and use their potential for positive life changes. \nAma Afrifa-Tchie (She/Her)\, Global Lead\, Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at NRC\nAs the Global Lead\, Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) for NRC\, Ama Afrifa-Tchie is responsible for leading NRC’s work to become an even more inclusive and diverse organisation and is responsible for defining and implementing policies and measures to promote and embed an organisational culture that embraces and promotes diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in NRC. This includes designing\, creating and implementing plans to promote diversity and inclusion within the organisation and to ensure a common understanding amongst managers and employees about what diversity\, equity and inclusion mean throughout NRC’s country and regional offices\, representative offices and at the Head Office. \nAma has built her career and expertise (over 15 years ‘experience) within different industries such as -start-ups\, tech\, professional services\, legal\, financial services\, media & entertainment. She is the founder of The Inclusion Agilist (a culture and inclusion consultancy). \nAma has an LLB in Law and a MA in Public Relations and Public Communications. She is a Fellow of The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts\, Manufactures and Commerce UK. \nAs well as serving on MAC-UK’s Board of Trustees as vice-chair\, she is also a Governor on the Board of The Boxing Academy. Previous Board roles also include former Mentoring Chair of Women in Cable & Telecommunications (WITC UK)\, and Trustee Board member at Artswork. \nAma’s passions and interests include travelling\, fitness\, outdoors activities\, theatre and movies\, animation\, and interior decor. She is an avid foodie and loves spending time with her family and socialising with friends.
URL:https://diversifyconsult.no/event/what-role-does-dei-play-in-shaping-the-humanitarian-and-development-sector/
LOCATION:Norwegian Refugee Council\, Prinsens gate 2\, Oslo\, 0152\, Norway
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SUMMARY:Diversity and Inclusion  in the Workplace: Disability Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Our Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace is a monthly session dedicated to fostering open conversations and learning around diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. Our sessions bring together professionals\, leaders\, and advocates to explore best practices\, share personal experiences\, and discuss actionable strategies for creating more inclusive environments. These sessions are  free and digitally held every month. \nJoin us for an insightful panel discussion on Disability Inclusion\, ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We will explore the challenges and systemic barriers faced by people with disabilities\, and the collective action needed to dismantle them\, while identifying opportunities and solutions for creating truly inclusive and equitable spaces—both in the workplace and society at large. We will cover key areas such as:\n\nInclusive Design and Policy: Moving beyond compliance to create accessible environments in workspaces and public life that respect autonomy and dignity.\nIntersectional Experiences: How disability intersects with race\, gender\, class\, and other identities\, creating unique challenges and opportunities for equity in both professional and social settings.\nRepresentation and Leadership: The critical need for disability-inclusive leadership and decision-making in workplaces\, communities\, and societal institutions.\nCultural and Systemic Change: How workplaces and societies can address ableism\, promote belonging\, and establish sustainable frameworks for inclusion in all areas of life.\n\nThrough this discussion\, panelists will not only highlight the structural inequalities that persist but also share actionable practices\, innovative solutions\, and nuanced perspectives on fostering genuine inclusion that respects diverse lived experiences—both in the workplace and beyond. This is a space for collaboration\, learning\, and accountability\, where everyone\, from individuals to organizations\, can gain insight into actionable strategies for driving real change in disability inclusion\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, November 27 as we explore this topic in detail with our amazing line of speakers. This series is designed by Diversify Consult to center Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. We look forward to seeing you! Our Speakers will be announced soon. This event is FREE to attend and will be held digitally. Please register below to receive the Zoom link.\n\nOur Speakers:\nSalamatu Kamara lights up when talking about the things she is most passionate about: disabled rights\, anti-racism and women’s rights. Originally from Sierra Leone\, Sally was raised in Norway from the age of three where she has always been outspoken about the things that are most important to her. Through her business “Kamara’s Speech” she also works as a motivational speaker and most recently spoke at the 2022 Global Disability Summit about disability rights. At the age of 13\, she established her very first business\, called “No Boundaries”. A physical education class for able-bodied students to experience the daily obstacles faced by wheelchair users. The program toured several secondary schools in Oslo and more than 400 students took part in the program. In 2018\, she independently published her first book “What do you Wear Under your Clothes?“. For many years she has been a champion and advocate in the disability rights movement\, as well as a board member of the Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD). Since 2021 she has been a news anchor on Supernytt on NRK Super TV channel\, a part of the Norwegian Broadcasting Cooperation\, in 2023 she joined the team at Medvind Assistanse.\n\n \nEsma Gumberidze (Born on August 17th 1994) is a Georgian human rights diffender with 10 years of experience of advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities and an undergraduate degree in law from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. Currently she is a Global Youth Led Board member at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime/UNODC. In Georgia she is a UNCRPD Implementation monitoring consultative council member with the Ombudsman of Georgia. She chairs the disabled women’s organization “Platform for New Opportunities” and is a board member of Georgian Disability Network. Esma has been a steering group member at the International Disability and Development Consortium/IDDC. She is a former fellow at the Center for Inclusive Policy\, Community Engagement Exchange Fellow at the Disability Policy Consortium and An expert panel member at Validity Foundation’s project.   Esma has been training on disability rights and appropriate communication etiquette the youth\, as well as professionals including hundreds of police officers\, the UNDP and U.S Embassy staff and medical personal. \nEsma has produced podcasts for Feminstream of the Women’s Fund in Georgia with UN Women funding on women with disabilities\, as well as serries on intersectionality in protest. She has co-authored various research reports such as the Situational Analysis of the rights of persons with disabilities in Georgia conducted for the UNPRPD Fund. She has submited a shadow report to the UN’s on Social\, Economic and Cultural Rights and the Convention of the Rights of persons with disabilities. She has written articles on disabled women’s Sexual and reproductive health and rights\, (OC Media) the need for Georgia to allow its disabled seniours to be receiving both the disability financial compensation and age retirement benefit at Development Pathways a global inclusive social protection consultancy firm. Esma has contributed to the renovation of the manual on the communication standards with patients from a disability perspective. Esma has successfully advocated for such legislative reforms as the one allowing blind persons to sign the documents independently. She has contributed to such policy change as the bus stops being announced on the public busses in Tbilisi\, the instolement of the accessible traffic lights and tactile signs and many more.\n\n\n \nHelge Fredheim is a partner at EY\, a global professional services organization with over 395\,000 employees across more than 150 countries. Helge provides clients with strategic advice and also serves as the Nordic sponsoring partner for disability inclusion at EY. As part of a global and EMEIA network\, Helge works to advance strategies and practices for fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. In addition\, Helge has supported NGOs and private companies in developing and executing their strategies related to disability inclusion in education and work life\, and co-created a services concept for how EY can help accelerate diversity and inclusion for their clients. Helge’s passion for diversity and inclusion stems from his personal journey with his daughter\, who has a muscular disease\, experiencing the importance of being an advocate for inclusive practices that benefit everyone.\n\n\nOur Moderator\nChisom Udeze is an accomplished Economist\, Strategist\, Investor\, and Founder with nearly two decades of experience leading impact-driven companies and actioning societal change. Her global work spans seven countries and includes collaborations with organizations like the European Commission and Boston Consulting Group. Chisom champions democracy\, sustainability\, justice\, and community driven and multi-stakeholder change-making. She also spearheads the Diversify Nordics Summit\, a leading conference for leadership and innovation. A passionate advocate for mental health\, Chisom enjoys tennis\, reading\, writing\, and has published on Forbes.
URL:https://diversifyconsult.no/event/diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-disability-inclusion/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Driving Sustainability and Inclusion through Inner Development Goals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a digital discussion on Driving Sustainability and Inclusion through Inner Development Goals with Chisom Udeze\, Founder of Diversify Consult\, Diversify & HerSpace and Dr. Fredrik Lindencrona\, Head of Research Co-creation at the Inner Development Goals on February 23\, 2024 from 12.00 to 13.30 CET. \nThis event will be held in collaboration with Inner Development Goals. In this event\, we will discuss the principles of ways of thinking that underpin the concept of Inner Development Goals (IDGs). IDGs are the transformational skills and qualities that help us to live purposeful\, sustainable\, and productive lives. They are fundamental in the work to reach the Sustainable Development Goals. To illustrate the real-world impact of these principles\, we will explore compelling case studies to showcase how the application of IDGs has contributed to positive change\, emphasizing the intersectionality of sustainable development and inclusive practices. \nChisom will share insights from her extensive experience as a Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging Strategist\, shedding light on how diversity and inclusion strategies can be integrated with inner development practices to drive sustainable impact. Dr. Fredrik Lindencrona will draw from his role as Head of Research Co-creation at Inner Development Goals\, to offer valuable insights into the broader implications of cultivating inner development for societal and environmental well-being. \nThis collaborative event with Inner Development Goals aims to diversify perspectives on the application of inner development principles. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on leveraging these principles to drive sustainability impact and foster inclusion within their personal and professional spheres. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and gain actionable insights. Register now and join us on this journey towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. \nRSVP below. \nSpeakers Include: \nDr. Fredrik Lindencrona\, PhD is one of the people initiating the IDG initiative in 2020. Fredrik is a licensed psychologist who has been engaged in policy and systems work focusing on human capabilities and wellbeing for transformation during more than 20 years. Fredrik has been actively engaged in international collaboration with international entities such as OECD\, WHO\, EU and with several countries such as Canada and US\, and cities such as New York City. \n  \n  \nChisom Udeze\, a seasoned Economist and six-times founder\, brings over 15 years of leadership experience\, driving organizational change and sustainable impact. With a global perspective from working in 7 countries across three continents\, she excels in uncertain environments. Collaborating with entities like the European Commission\, The United Nations and The Economist Group\, she is adept at building relationships with diverse stakeholders. As the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult\, she spearheads the development of sustainable and data-driven Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging (DEIB) strategies for companies\, governments\, and civil society. Notably\, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit in 2022\, a significant conference advancing DEIB in the Nordics. Chisom’s commitment to inclusivity extends to HerSpace\, a co-creation community\, and HerTech\, a Women in Tech incubator launched in 2022\, prioritizing women\, non-binary folk and diversity in leadership. A thought leader in DEIB and advocate for mental health\, her writings on these topics\, featured in Forbes\, underscore her influence.
URL:https://diversifyconsult.no/event/driving-sustainability-impact-through-inner-development-goals-and-inclusion/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Styrke Inkludering På Arbeidsplassen i 2024
DESCRIPTION:Bli med på vår første Lunch &Learn økt på norsk for en samtale mellom Iva Ogrizovic fra Diversify Consult\, Sumeet Singh Patpatia\, Global DEI Head i Schibsted og Thomas Benestad\, Senior Manager i Capgemini Invent. \nTemaet for diskusjonen er Styrke inkludering på arbeidsplassen i 2024. Denne samtalen har som mål å gi verdifull innsikt\, strategier og beste praksis for å fremme et virkelig inkluderende arbeidsmiljø i det nye året.Denne økten er en del av Diversify Consults Lunch and Learn-serie. \nDette arrangementet er GRATIS. Registrer deg nedenfor for å motta zoomlenken. \n(English Below) \nJoin us for our first Lunch & Learn session in Norwegian for a conversation between Iva Ogrizovic from Diversify Consult\, Sumeet Singh Patpatia\, Global DEI Head at Schibsted and Thomas Benestad\, Senior Manager at Capgemini Invent. \nThe topic for the discussion is Strengthening Inclusion in the Workplace in 2024. This session aims to provide valuable insights\, strategies\, and best practices for fostering a truly inclusive work environment in the new year. \nThis event is FREE to attend. Please register below to receive the zoom link. \n\nSpeakers:\n  \nIva Ogrizovic (She/Her)\nAt Diversify Consult\, Iva supports in developing and implementing Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategies and also co-designs and delivers DEIB training and development programs. She is also the Program Director for Diversify’s non-profit arm\, she co-designs and manages programs for skilled immigrants addressing the difficulties they face when trying to secure relevant employment. Iva holds a Master’s in Philosophy and Comparative Literature and in her home country\, Croatia\, she mostly worked as a freelancer in culture event management (film and music festivals) and in production (theater and TV). She is passionate about professional and personal development and empowering people to realize and use their potential to make positive changes in their lives. \n  \nThomas Benestad (He/Him) \nThomas is a member of the LGBT+ community\, a third-culture kid\, a management consultant at Capgemini Invent\, and leader of Capgemini’s internal LGBT+ network – OUTfront. In addition to his day to day job\, Thomas is passionate about improving workplace inclusion for diverse individuals and has been leading the way internally at Capgemini for the last couple of years. Since 2022\, Thomas has been key member is driving cross company and industry LGBT+ initiatives together with AWS\, Sopra Steria\, Equinor\, DnB\, and Gjensidige in Norway. \n  \nSumeet Singh Patpatia (He/Him) \nSumeet Singh Patpatia is Schibsted´s first Global Head of Diversity\, Inclusion & Belonging. He has a Master of Science in Business and a Major in Economics from the Norwegian School of Business (BI) and broad experience in multinational companies\, working with innovation and transformation. In addition\, he has a long experience building diversity in society. He has established and led the organization Young Sikhs and the annual event “The Norwegian Turban Day”. He sits on the board of Impact Norway\, is a member of the council for religious and life stance communities in Norway\, and is a deputy member of the Council for Multicultural Minorities in Oslo\, appointed by the Oslo City Council.
URL:https://diversifyconsult.no/event/lunch-learn-styrke-inkludering-pa-arbeidsplassen-i-2024/
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SUMMARY:Diversify Nordics Summit: Reflections
DESCRIPTION:The Diversify Nordics Summit was an incredible platform for fostering meaningful discussions and insights\, and we believe it’s crucial to carry forward the conversations that began there. That’s why we are hosting two digital sessions this year to reflect on some of the themes and learnings from the summit. During the session\, we’ll also have an opportunity to explore how to action these learnings in our workplaces and daily lives. \nThis session will be held digitally and is free to attend. Want to (re) watch sessions from the Diversify Nordics Summit (DNS)? If you attended DNS\, the recording of the sessions are available on Tappin until the end of November. An email with the log in details for Tappin was previously sent to you just before DNS. If you need support to access it\, please reach out. \nJoin us digitally on Friday\, December 1 from 12:00 – 13:00 CET. Register below to attend.  The Zoom link will be emailed to you a day before the event.
URL:https://diversifyconsult.no/event/diversify-nordics-summit-reflections-2/
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SUMMARY:Diversify Nordics Summit: Reflections
DESCRIPTION:The Diversify Nordics Summit was an incredible platform for fostering meaningful discussions and insights\, and we believe it’s crucial to carry forward the conversations that began there. That’s why we are hosting two digital sessions this year to reflect on some of the themes and learnings from the summit. During the session\, we’ll also have an opportunity to explore how to action these learnings in our workplaces and daily lives. \nThis session will be held digitally and is free to attend. Want to (re) watch sessions from the Diversify Nordics Summit (DNS)? If you attended DNS\, the recording of the sessions are available on Tappin until the end of November. An email with the log in details for Tappin was previously sent to you just before DNS. If you need support to access it\, please reach out. \nIf you did not attend DNS and want to watch the session\, you can register HERE to access the recordings. \nJoin us digitally on Friday\, November 24 from 12.00 – 13.00 CET. Register below to attend. The Zoom link will be emailed to you a day before the event.
URL:https://diversifyconsult.no/event/diversify-nordics-summit-reflections/
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