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2024-06-05 08:20:31
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The capital is joining the celebration of the European Diversity Month. On this occasion, throughout May you will be able to see thematic exhibitions, films and theater performances, and in libraries you will be able to use the prepared Diversity Shelves, presenting books on equality issues.
May is European Diversity Month. This is the time to promote it both in workplaces and in local communities. It is worth increasing the visibility of various groups of people, especially those at risk of exclusion. Diversity is a huge value in the modern world.
Social diversity and equal treatment policies have a positive impact on the development of societies. Warsaw sees its potential and wants to use it consciously and responsibly, says Karolina Zdrodowska, coordinating director for entrepreneurship and social dialogue, president’s plenipotentiary for equal treatment.
As part of the Warsaw Diversity Month, Warsaw organizations and cultural institutions organize many events. Their full list is available on the event website.
Diversity in the workplace
The City of Warsaw together with the Responsible Business Forum also invite you to participate in the conference “Diversity Month 2024”, which will end the celebration of this special holiday. The largest event implemented under the Diversity Charter supports counteracting discrimination in the workplace. Every year it gathers experts dealing with diversity management and working for people at risk of exclusion and discrimination.
This year’s meeting will be held on May 21 at Fort Sokolnickiego in Stefan Żeromski Park in Warsaw, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
During the event, in addition to speeches, discussion panels and presentations of company case studies, the results of the 4th edition of the Diversity IN Check survey will be presented – a tool for diagnosing the maturity level of an organization in the area of diversity management. The list of employers most advanced in managing diversity and inclusion in Poland 2023 will also be announced.
The list of events will be updated on the Warsaw Diversity Month website.
The debate post expresses the writer’s opinions.
(Newspaper Oslo): The report from The men’s committee, which was set up by the government two years ago, is expected to be published this spring. The committee aims to investigate men’s equality challenges and propose measures to meet them.
Recent concerns about men’s equality challenges together with statistics, which show that men struggle in several areas of society, including health, work, education, crime and family life, make the report more relevant.
Two years ago, I started the podcast “Integeringsstemmen” which covers topics related to integration and equality. In the first season, I interviewed ten prominent women with a minority background about their integration journey and fight for equality.
In the next season, I spoke to men from different backgrounds from both the minority and the majority population, to get their views on equality, and among the guests were Men’s Committee chairman Claus Jervell and member Are Saastad.
Vulnerable to honor practices
I want an equality policy that takes a holistic societal perspective and takes everyone into consideration, regardless of gender. Unfortunately, this policy has not always promoted the independence of minority women, although it has strengthened our legal protection and partially freed us from the culture of honor.
In this process, the authorities have underestimated that the most effective antidote to a culture of honor and patriarchy is economic independence.
Today, many women are out of work due to lack of qualifications or face racist and discriminatory barriers, making them vulnerable to honor practices.
When men from a well-established, egalitarian and secular society express concern that equality policy does not take their needs into account, what about men with minority backgrounds who come from societies characterized by hierarchy and patriarchy, where men have traditionally held a dominant position with power, status and respect?
Are they themselves confronted with equality challenges, or are they primarily seen as an equality problem for minority women?
Men from minority backgrounds I have met express frustration that the system does not always work in their favour.
With a humorous twist, they point out that women are highly valued in Norway, while men feel at the bottom of the ladder. This reflects their subjective experience, especially based on cultures where men have traditionally had dominance.
Important to include all perspectives
The men’s committee’s work must take into account the minority perspective when exploring the areas of education, working life and family, especially considering the great variation among Norway’s population.
Men with an immigrant background are already overrepresented in terms of unemployment, dropping out of education and crime.
When men can no longer fulfill their role as the family’s primary financial contributor, many experience a decline in status and feel violated. This results in challenges within family life, especially related to traditional gender roles. Poor integration into society and unachieved ambitions contribute to family problems, where children are often the ones who suffer the most.
In today’s discussion about equality, it is important to include all perspectives, including men from minority backgrounds. Effective measures require an understanding of the challenges faced by Norwegian and minority men.
The committee should have the competence to recognize and handle the diversity among Norwegian men, and identify suitable solutions for minority men’s unique challenges.
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2024-04-09 21:57:42
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Once I was traveling on a train and I saw that people were speaking in sign language. Of course, I knew something about it, but then I really thought that those people might be “mine”. Maybe I will feel accepted among the deaf.
That’s how I went to Valmiera school for the hearing impaired. It was a wonderful school, I learned the profession of seamstress in two years. It was very valuable. On the first day at school, when I entered the door, I heard very loud noises, as if the door had been kicked open.
When I got to know hearing-impaired people, I asked them: “Do you also want to hear more than anything in the world?” But they answered bluntly: “No, for what?” It was a bit of a shock to me.
“Mom, what do I say now?”
Dana is mom to son Christopher. Both have helped each other during upbringing.
Christopher learned sign language at an early age. We took a bath together and of course I took out the device, I didn’t hear anything. So we played a game of reading each other’s lips. He whispered with his mouth wide open, “Mommy, what do I say now?”, but I taught him sign language.
There are things that are definitely harder for me than others. I, for one, could not help him study. But it doesn’t matter if you don’t have sight, a leg, an arm or hearing, it is possible to deal with a child.
To fulfill a dream
In 2010, Dana took part in the TV3 program “Dancing with the Stars” with a magnificent performance, entering the final of the 3rd season of the program. Participating in the show has been one of her fondest dreams, so her hearing loss has not stopped her.
2024-02-27 23:05:09
#TENSION #complete #silence #feels #Dana #Dombrowski #living #deafness
Oerlinghausen (din). The “Oerlinghausen Marketing” association has managed a very eventful year in 2023. Chairman Patrick Piecha spoke of an “enormous density of events” compared to other cities during the annual meeting on Friday evening in the community center. In addition, the volunteer board developed numerous activities that were not publicly visible.
The association, founded in 2016, has set itself the goal of “presenting the mountain town with all its facets in a positive way to the outside world”. In particular, civic engagement should be supported. The summer night and the “Colorful Lights Stroll Evening” were organized in collaboration with the advertising community. The UrLand Festival, the Vineyard Festival and the BergstadtAdvent also took place. “The cultural program on the town hall square was very well attended during the summer holidays,” said Piecha. Around 2,000 guests were counted at the seven concerts.
The association also took care of technically revising the website and creating an image film. The “Life Forest” project was started in collaboration with the municipal utilities. A tree is planted here for every newborn child. New souvenirs with urban motifs were purchased and the city administration was supported. Finally, the association in Währentrup made it possible to purchase Herrnhut stars, so that lighting can now be installed in all parts of the city during the Christmas season.
The OerliPlus app will be further developed this year, as Piecha announced. This free online offer provides a wealth of information. The online shop will be activated on the website, the “Freifunk” offers will be expanded and activities on social media will be intensified. The chairman named expanding cooperation with local clubs as a strategic goal. “We don’t all have to be lone wolves,” he said.
The dates of the events have already been set. On April 13th, garbage will be collected in all parts of the city under the motto “Bergstadt-Putz”. Between July 11th and August 8th, the town hall square will once again become a cultural stage. Live music is offered free of charge every Thursday. The UrLandfest is celebrated from August 16th to 18th. The vineyard festival follows from September 13th to 15th. The “BergstadtAdvent” Christmas market is planned for December 6th to 8th.
At the events, Oerlinghausen Marketing can rely on a “great cooperation” with the catering company “BergStadtGarten”, said Piecha. However, the preparation and follow-up of the festivals and celebrations involve considerable effort. “We have high quality standards,” said the chairman. “However, it is becoming more difficult to maintain the current offer of purely voluntary work. We need further support.”
Mayor Dirk Becker, who is a member of the association’s board by virtue of his office, also made an appeal to the meeting. “We need more helpers to help with the events,” he said. Becker emphatically thanked the new board elected a year ago for their commitment.
“I am very happy that we were able to attract a young, professionally trained chairman in Patrick Piecha,” said the mayor. He was very committed. “We can look to the future with confidence.”
2024-01-21 23:03:17
#Oerlinghausen #Marketing #presents #enormous #diversity
Most disabilities are invisible. This is especially true for many mental disorders and chronic diseases (fibromyalgia, endometriosis, myalgic encephalomyelitis…). You don’t immediately see that suffering. But the pain and impact on quality of life are real and all too often misunderstood.
Like more than 40,000 other Belgians, Lucie (34) suffers from myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) – for ten years now. This neurological disease manifests itself in extreme fatigue and a whole host of other symptoms that vary from person to person. Just think of muscle and joint pain, cognitive problems, insomnia, problems with the heart, respiratory tract, digestive system or immune system. The consequences for daily life are sometimes incalculable.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis is characterized by what is called ‘post-exertional malaise’ or a ‘crash’. That’s actually an outsized response to the slightest effort. This can last from several hours to weeks. “A crash like that really means dying. I then have pain all over my body. At times like these I feel so nauseous and weak that I can’t get out of bed. Even talking is not possible,” Lucie explains. Unfortunately, myalgic encephalomyelitis cannot yet be cured. The treatment relieves symptoms and prevents discomfort after exercise by avoiding physical, intellectual and emotional overload. Lucie follows the pacing method. This means that she adjusts her pace to her health and therefore does not exceed her limits. “Everything I do is calculated. I only work five hours a week as a teacher. I usually sit quietly at home. And I never walk longer than five minutes without a break. Otherwise things will definitely go wrong. That is terribly frustrating, because I like to travel and move,” sighs the thirty-something.
It’s like having to ‘prove’ your disability with a cane or wheelchair.
– Lucie, Millions Missing Belgium
An invisible battle
Myalgic encephalomyelitis is an invisible disease in several respects. Symptoms vary and patients appear healthy at first glance. In addition, there are no blood tests, medical imaging or specific biological markers that quickly reveal this disease. The World Health Organization recognized this neurological condition as early as 1969, but the invisible symptoms often lead to stigmatization and misunderstanding by others. Unfortunately, this also applies to healthcare providers. “I had to struggle for three years before I got a parking card for people with disabilities. An annoyed doctor even told me that those cards are only for people who really need them. Another scornfully advised me to do something about my depression,” says Lucie. “Ignorance about invisible disabilities leads to hasty judgments. People who suffer from it are not taken seriously. This has consequences for their quality of life, their social life and their professional opportunities,” says Ouiam Messaoudi, general secretary of Essential. This non-profit organization fights for the inclusion of all people with disabilities.
“Sometimes I ask people if I can pass in a line or sit on public transport, because otherwise things will end badly for me. I then see them staring at me in disbelief because my legs seem to be working just fine. It’s like having to ‘prove’ your disability with a cane or wheelchair,” says Lucie. “Those people never see me at my worst, as a pile of misery in my bed. Only when I feel reasonably well do I go outside. But those moments are rare. Most of the time I am confined to home,” she says. “Many people think that if you have a disability you are in a wheelchair, but 80 percent of disabilities are invisible. And yet the universal symbol of disability continues to propagate that cliché. That mentality has to change. We argue for a logo that is more in line with reality,” emphasizes Ouiam Messaoudi.
Get rid of those prejudices
“Many people with an invisible disability hide their difficulties in breaking away from the stigmatizing image of a disability. Yet their problems are legitimate. And an inclusive society must take this into account,” the Esenca representative continues. Lucie is co-founder of the association ‘Millions Missing Belgium‘. The target? The recognition of millions of forgotten patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis. “We strive for support and access to empathetic and effective care,” Lucie explains. She carries a message on behalf of everyone who suffers from an invisible illness: “Never judge someone by his or her appearance. You don’t know what that person is going through. It is so difficult to have to justify your illness over and over again, when every day is a painful and grueling struggle.” Ouiam Messaoudi adds: “Many people with disabilities suffer from prejudice and disapproval. Healthcare professionals are also guilty of this. And that stereotypical look is the hardest thing to swallow.”
Do you want to know more about it? On the Esenca YouTube channel contains a webinar on invisible disabilities, with a focus on myalgic encephalomyelitis.
2023-12-12 00:06:09
#Invisible #disabilities #harsh #reality