EU Platform of Diversity Charters​

EU Platform of Diversity Charters

The Bulgarian Diversity Charter is a proud member of the EU network that brings together Diversity Charters in all Member States. The EU Platform of Diversity Charters was created in 2010 under the initiative of and with funding from the European Commission. The Platform offers a place for Diversity Charters and their signatories to exchange and share experience and good practices more easily through meetings, expert seminars and annual high level forums. 

The Platform has created the European Diversity Month celebrated every May across the EU. The Platform organises the EU Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity awards that are granted at official ceremony that marks the opening of the European Diversity Month every year.

Platform meetings and events

The EU Platform of Diversity Charters hosted the webinar “Embracing inclusive workplaces – win for all” for experts in the EU. Participants got the chance to learn from the latest research by McKinsey & Company on “Ethnocultural minorities in Europe: A potential triple win“. 

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The Bulgarian Diversity Charter took part in the European Platform of Diversity Charters Meeting co-organised by the European Commission and the Diversity Charter in Italy. The event was held on 13 – 14 November in Milan and brought together the representatives of 26 Diversity Charters from European countries, as well as a diverse group of experts from the public and private sectors. The conference included prominent figures from government, industry, and academia, and a video message by Helena Dalli, Commissioner for Equality in the European Commission.

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The European Commission hosted the EU Platform of Diversity Charters Meeting was held in Brussels on 14 -15 June 2023 in Brussels. The event explored key topics and major EU policy developments that are currently shaping the diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) landscape in Europe, such as diversity in supply chains and the the most important policy and legal devopments at the EU level concerning the DE&I area.

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European Diversity Мonth

The month of May marks European Diversity Month across the EU. We’re calling on companies and organisations across Europe to join forces with us, the European Commission, to shine a spotlight on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in society by organising events and activities throughout May.

European Diversity Month in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Diversity Charter traditionally holds its annual meeting in May, bringing together the entire community of signatories to celebrate progress and foster collaboration. A highlight of the event is the official welcome of new signatories, who receive their membership certificates during a high-profile ceremony, marking their commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It also organises a webinar for sharing best corporate practices.

The EU Platform of Diversity Charters has created a guide filled with inspiring and practical tips for celebrating Diversity Month in your organisation. Check it out and start planning your DEI agenda for next May!

Download the Diversity Guide of the European Commission (Bulgarian).

 
 

See here some inspiring examples of companies celebrating the Diversity Month in Bulgaria in 2024.


EU Diversity Month

2024

As part of ongoing efforts to make good on its commitment to foster more inclusive and fair societies in Europe, the European Commission organised the annual high-level event on Diversity. It marked the official start of  European Diversity Month and the ceremony of the third edition of the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award. The Bulgarian Diversity Charter attended the event that took place on 25 April 2024.

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Find more at the EU Diversity Month 2024 website. 

2023

The fourth edition of the EU Diversity Month brought together organisations small and big, private and public, local authorities, NGOs, schools in a high-level launching event in Brussels. Bulgarian Diversity Charter represented by BBLF and CSD along with this year’s Diversity at Work award winner Lidl Bulgaria were pleased to attend the event.

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Find more at the EU Diversity Month 2023 website. 

2022

This year’s theme is building bridges. Building bridges between organisations and areas of inclusion and diversity policy (race, gender, age, etc.). This is your organisation’s chance to take a stand and promote diversity and inclusion. Organise activities or events during the month of May: promote your company’s diversity and inclusion policies to staff at workshops or on social media with #EUDiversityMonth for example. 

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2021

European Diversity Month raises awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplaces and in the society throughout the whole European Union. It celebrates organisations’ efforts in promoting diversity and diverse teams in the workplace and for creating inclusive working environments. The launch event took place on 3 May 2021.

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EU Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity

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