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Introduction to the Topic:
This workshop is designed to offer an immersive experience that fosters a deeper understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). It aims to equip participants with the mindset and tools to build inclusive cultures within their organisations.
Objectives:
To cultivate consciousness among employees to be mindful of diversity.
To activate equity in everyday decision-making.
To encourage the practice of everyday inclusion through immersive learning.
Topics Covered:
What is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)?
What are the different facets of diversity?
What does equity look like in practice?
What does it take to be truly inclusive?
Does it take courage to be inclusive?
Target Audience:
Business and HR professionals managing HR, ESG, DEI, or marketing functions.
Key Takeaways:
How to listen better and with empathy.
How to be more visible and vocal about inclusive activities.
How to embed inclusion into everyday leadership.
Speaker Profile
Harish Iyer
Pronouns : he/she
Harish is an active voice for a number of causes. Harish has a book and two internationally
acclaimed films based on their life
Here are some of their achievements :
International :
- The only Indian national to be listed in The Guardian’s world pride power list a list of 100 most influential LGBT people across the world.
- One of the 53 world leaders to feature in a children’s book about LGBTQIA+ heroes
alongside Ellen De Generes, Elton John, Alan Turning, Havery Milk, Ricky Martin, Sappho, and others - Written thought pieces and have been featured in NY Times, LA Times, Washington Post, The Guardian.
- Worked with leading non profits like Humane society International, United Way Mumbai where Harish led the charity aspect of the Standard Chartered Mumbai marathon.
- Appreciated by the CNN Network for work during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
- Represented India in the International Visitor Leadership Program, by the Department of State, Govt of USA
- Represented India in Global Innovator program by Human Rights Campaign, USA
- Only Indian national recognised as one of the 101 change makers by We Create Space.
National :
- Moved the Hon Supreme Court as an impleader in the historic section 377 case (Navtej
Singh Johar v/s Union of India) - Moved Supreme Court as a petitioner on Marriage Equality (Suprio v/s Union of India)
- Featured in Satyamev Jayate on the child sexual abuse episode.
- Winner of the Zindagi Live Award by IBN7, CNN Network, for the work on child sexual
abuse - Winner of the Energising Bharat award by BPCL, for pioneering work in women
empowerment - Been a columnist with The Quint and DNA. Have featured in several national and regional
- newspapers, portals, digital channels and magazines
