Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Non-discrimination is rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upon which international human rights principles are founded. However, one in six people worldwide experience discrimination in some form. Inequality threatens long-term social and economic development, jeopardizes social cohesion, harms poverty reduction and causes disparities in opportunities and outcomes, impeding economic efficiency. Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) throughout business operations is an important step in tackling inequality and eliminating discrimination worldwide.
According to Principle 6 of the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, discrimination in employment and occupation refers to any distinction, exclusion, or preference which has the effect of placing certain individuals in a position of exclusion or disadvantage in the labour market or the workplace because of their race, colour, religion, sex, disability, political opinion, national extraction, social origin or any other attribute which bears no relation to the job to be performed.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are different but complementary concepts. A business is required to implement all three aspects to reap the full benefits of a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce contributing a range of skills, knowledge, and experience. Workers need to be able to choose their employment freely, develop their full potential and reap economic rewards based on merit. Embracing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce is good for business. DEI initiatives enhance creativity and innovation, broaden talent attraction and retention, increase employee engagement and enhance reputation.
The UN Global Compact offers a wide range of engagement opportunities to support your DEI efforts.
E-LEARNINGS & RECORDINGS
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Resources on the topic of 'Diversity, Equity & Inclusion'
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A Gender Equality Learning Journey
A combination of e-learning courses, changemaker interviews, and regional exchanges that showcase holistic and practical corporate action for gender equality. For non-participant access, click here.
How to Increase Gender Balance in Boardrooms
Focuses on how to evaluate, understand and take action to address the gender pay gap in a company. For non-participant access, click here.
