In a nutshell, it’s about empowering people by respecting and appreciating what makes them different, in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, and national origin. The business case for diversity and inclusion (D&I) is stronger than ever.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding diversity and inclusion or simply want to say hello, please email us at: diversity.inclusion@swnsmediagroup.com
Important dates 2023
January
Third Monday of the month – Blue Monday / mentoring day
4th – World braille day
16th – World religious day
February
LGBT History month
Second week – Race equality week
3rd – Time to talk day
4th – World cancer day
March
Third week – Neurodiversity Celebration Week
1st – Zero discrimination day
8th- International women’s day
20th – Single parent day
21st – World down syndrome day
30th – World bipolar day
31st – International Transgender Day of Visibility
April
Stress awareness month
2nd – World autism day
7th – World health day
May
Second week – Death Awareness week
Third week – Mental health awareness week
Third week – Black Inclusion Week
17th – International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
June
Pride month
Last week – learning disability week
18th – Autistic pride day
20th – World refugee day
July
1st – London Pride
14th – International non-binary people’s day
August
September
10th – World suicide prevention day
18th – International equal pay day
23rd – Bi-visibility day
October
Second week of the month – National braille week
Black history month
ADHD awareness month
Brest cancer awareness month
7th – World dyslexia day
10th – World mental health day
22nd – International stammering awareness day
26th – Intersex awareness day
November
Movember
3rd – National stress awareness day
11th – Remembrance Day
18th – World menopause day
25th – International day for the elimination of violence against women
December
1st – World aids day
3rd – International Day of Persons with disabilities
10th – Human Rights Day
The Diversity and Inclusion group members are:
Chris White, Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – SWNS Media Group
Tara Horsfield, HR & Business Support Assistant – SWNS Media Group
Amy Reast, Reporter – SWNS
Kate Pounds, Trainee Reporter – SWNS
James Paul Smith, Head of Social – SWNS
