Further to the CGIAR System Statement which condemns and rejects racism, a webinar was opened to all staff on Combating Racism in the Workplace as part of the CGIAR efforts to raise awareness, learning and capacity on issues relating to Gender, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.
Context of the event:
The CGIAR System support Function on Gender, Diversity and Inclusion (GDI) in CGIAR's Workplaces hosted a series of webinars for HR professionals and People Leaders in order to share knowledge and strengthen capacity for advancing GDI.
Our CGIAR Framework for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion made an unequivocal commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone, and CGIAR has clearly condemned and rejected racism. It's important that we know what we stand for. But high-level statements are not enough. Racism and other forms of discrimination have no place in our global workplaces. We are taking informed and meaningful action.
This webinar invited you to join us for candid conversations. Three experts shared their perspectives on racial equality and lessons learned on combating racial discrimination in the workplace. The webinar, hosted by CGIAR System Senior Advisor, GDI, Fiona Farrell, discussed the work underway by CGIAR's GDI function on anti-racism and explored what further practical actions can be taken, at the organizational and individual level.
Invited speakers:
Nene Molefi
Nene was born in Soweto, South Africa. She is the CEO of Mandate Molefi HR Consultants, a company with a track record that spans over 20 years. Her versatility and experience in partnering with boards and executive committees has positioned her well to work with large scale cultural change and DEI projects. Nene has co-authored the Global Diversity & Inclusion Benchmarks and been a Board member of The Center for Global Inclusion. Nene is a regular presenter at conferences around the world. Learn more about Nene here.
Joel Brown
Joel is the Chief Visionary Officer of Pneumos LLC, a management consulting and coaching company, based in San Francisco, USA, and specializing in cultural intelligence, leadership, change management, and strategic storytelling. Clients have ranged from LinkedIn to the UN, and his "sweet spots" include anti-racism, men's leadership, LGBT inclusion, interpersonal dialogue, and intercultural communication. Joel is a member of several international think tanks such as D2K, the Diversity Collegium, SIETAR, and the Global Community Dialogue. Learn more about Joel here.
Maria Hutchinson
Maria is a management consultant and certified coach, who has worked with international and intergovernmental organizations for over 30 years. Her UN service includes learning posts with UNHCR, IOM, and UNOG, serving as Chief of Learning and Leadership at UNHQ and as Deputy Director of the UN System Staff College. Currently, she is an independent consultant, executive coach and team coach for multiple UN clients. A UK national with Caribbean parents, Maria has helped train senior UN officials and delivered programs in Europe, Asia, Eastern and Southern Africa, and Latin America. Learn more about Maria here.