With a record number of new members, Diversity Charter Sweden's annual Signatory Event celebrates its twelfth edition on 5 October. There will be inspiring speakers from Axfood and SVT's Draknästet.
Signatory Event highlights the burning question of our time: Who counts? A question that is becoming increasingly central in the shadow of Sweden's impending recession.
- With great enthusiasm, I am looking forward to the Signatory Event 2023. As Chair of Diversity Charter Sweden, I am proud to welcome 40 new members and present an exciting programme, says Petra Karmteg, Chair of Diversity Charter Sweden.
Under the theme "Who counts?" Shervin Razani guides participants through his inspiring journey from Husby to SVT's Draknästet. Monica Längbo highlights Axfood's long-term work with diversity, equality and inclusion. The programme also includes a conversation with Mohamed Hagi Farah, who promises to challenge Diversity Charter Sweden's members to take an active role in breaking the exclusion of young people in the Järva area. Boardroom professional Per-Olof Eurell will talk about the shock when his son, active in a Pentecostal charismatic church, came out as gay. Petra Björkman will share her vision of creating Sweden's largest NPF meeting place.
-"The record number of new members proves our strength and the confidence Diversity Charter Sweden has in diversity issues. The members range from one-man businesses to global giants, all of whom share the belief in our ability to drive real change," says Petra Karmteg.
Among the 40 or so new members signed up are Microsoft, Cancerfonden, the Swedish Textile Service Association, Axians, Falkenborn law firm and the non-profit organisation Bara Vanlig. In Diversity Charter Sweden, the members are not competitors but bonus colleagues, with a common goal of increasing diversity and inclusion in the Swedish labour market.
- I am convinced that Diversity Charter Sweden has an important role to play today and in the future. Our joint mission to create a labour market that sees diversity as an asset builds Sweden stronger," concludes Petra Karmteg.
