Diversity Charter Sweden

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About us

Welcome to the world's largest diversity and inclusion network. Diversity Charter Sweden is a springboard for companies and organisations that want to increase their creativity and competitiveness with the help of the dynamics of an organisation that puts diversity before sameness. Here you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge in all seven grounds of discrimination linked to your business and operational benefits.

There are a number of studies that show that diversity in the workplace is positive for the development and profitability of companies and organizations. Therefore, we believe that diversity and inclusion should be an obvious and integrated issue in every modern company and organization's strategy. That is the basis for why Diversity Charter Sweden was started.

Companies and organizations have an important role to play in ensuring non-discrimination, diversity and inclusion. By signing the so-called diversity statutes make the organizations a voluntary commitment to create and maintain an inclusive work environment for their employees without discrimination in terms of gender, race or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation

Diversity Charter Sweden is part of a larger European network. Please visit The European Commission's platform for the European Diversity Charter.

Currently in progress:

European Diversity Month 2026 - A month to highlight efforts towards a more inclusive labour market

Every year, we invite organisations and companies to join us in celebrating diversity and inclusion at work by organising their own internal and external activities throughout May. This year's theme is ”An inclusive labour market for all”.

Activities

To increase knowledge and commitment to diversity and inclusion issues, a large number of activities are carried out. They are divided into four parts, monthly Learning Fridays, Regional member meetings and the two annual activities Diversity Month and Signature event. The activities are in the form of physical, digital and hybrid meeting

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Learning Fridays

Learning Fridays web-broadcast seminars are the basis of Diversity Charter Sweden's dissemination of knowledge and experience about diversity and inclusion in working life.

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Regional meetings

At our regional meetings, fantastic opportunities are offered through in-depth conversations in small groups as well as networking with other companies/organizations with similar challenges and conditions.

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Diversity Month

Every May, Diversity Month is celebrated across the EU and, together with the European Commission, we encourage companies and organisations to raise the profile of diversity and inclusion - through activities and initiatives that highlight the importance of these issues in the workplace and society.

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C-level

The C-Level Network is a forum for senior management to have meaningful conversations, share experiences and deepen their knowledge in the increasingly business-critical area of diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI). We meet twice a year in Stockholm. 

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Signatory Event

This year's big diversity and inclusion event where we welcome/sign in new members and where we have a large number of well-known and interesting speakers on stage. During the event, the winners of the DCS Awards will also be announced. 

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Activities of the EU Platform

Every May, Diversity Month is celebrated across the EU and, together with the European Commission, we encourage companies and organisations to raise the profile of diversity and inclusion - through activities and initiatives that highlight the importance of these issues in the workplace and society.

Membership

Become part of the world's largest network of companies and organisations actively seeking successful ways to address diversity and inclusion issues. The network offers great opportunities for experience sharing and knowledge development through our regular activities.

Meaning

Signing the Charter implies a public commitment to promote diversity and inclusion together with others. Making visible your commitment to the issues in the workplace, both inside and outside the company and spreading messages/knowledge about the benefits of equality and diversity and against discrimination.

What is included

Regular digital, physical and hybrid activities that provide opportunities for knowledge and experience sharing, increased insights and networking. Access to European network/platform within the European Commission that conducts workshops and, together with other charters, organises European Diversity Month in May.

Benefits

Get in touch with other companies/organisations both in Sweden and the EU, exchange good practices, EU directives and learn from policies and measures. Be part of a network within the European Commission.



Membership fee

The membership fee is based on the size of the company/organisation and is between SEK 6,300-26,250/year. This in turn affects the membership benefits in the form of access to physical membership activities. Paid membership fee gives democratic influence on Diversity Charter Sweden where each member has one vote at the annual meeting.

News

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What our members are doing during EU Diversity Month

”The activities that have landed best are often the ones that feel close to home - where employees can reflect, share perspectives or just get a bit more curious.” May marks EU Diversity Month - a European Commission initiative that brings together employers and organisations around diversity and inclusion. This year's theme is an inclusive labour market for all. How can you get involved? Every year, since the launch of Diversity Month 2021, we see our members focusing on diversity and inclusion during May through

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Interview with Petra Karmteg, Chair of Diversity Charter Sweden

”We have a more important role than ever.” Since 2023, Petra Karmteg, COO DNB Sweden, has been the Chair of Diversity Charter Sweden. Under her leadership, the network has made strategic changes to strengthen its influence and increase member benefit. Here, Petra shares her reflections on the successes achieved, the challenges ahead, and why the role of the network is more important than ever. Three success factors for Diversity Charter Sweden Diversity

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Gender Equality at Work in Europe: Perspectives from the Diversity Charters

According to the EU Gender Equality Index 2025, progress towards gender equality across the EU remains uneven, with an overall score of 63.4 out of 100. Ahead of International Women's Day, Diversity Charter Sweden invited Diversity Charters across Europe to share their reflections on how gender equality in the workplace is developing in their respective countries. Summary of National Perspectives Diversity Charter Malta Julian Dingli, CEO According to Julian

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The knowledge bank

The Knowledge Bank is the collective resource for members to develop their work on diversity, inclusion and equality.

Here you can access recorded Friday Skills with experts and members sharing concrete examples of how the work is done in practice.

The content is structured so that you can easily find what you need, from how to work with active measures in everyday life to current research and relevant Swedish and European legislation.

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European Network

Network of 27 Diversity Charters in Europe, organised by the European Commission

European Diversity Charters enable public and private sector organisations across the EU to design and implement effective diversity and inclusion strategies. By signing up to a Charter, organisations make a public commitment to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Charters are organised at national level, with one charter per country. Together, they have over 17,500 signatories covering over 17 million employees.

Once a year, a summit is organised at EU level for Diversity Charter member charters. In addition, the European Commission funds "Exchange Platforms", for the exchange of experience on inclusion in working life from a European perspective, and Diversity Month.

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