Diversity Month
Celebrated annually in May across the EU to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in society. This is done through events and activities!
About Diversity Month
During May, Diversity Month is celebrated across the EU. Together with the other Charters in Europe and the European Commission, we recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in societyTogether with the other Charters in Europe and the European Commission, we are joining forces to shine a spotlight on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in society. By organising events and activities throughout May, you are putting the spotlight on these important issues and at the same time creating an excellent opportunity for your company/organisation to build partnerships with like-minded people to work together on diversity issues.
EU Diversity Month 2026 theme: Building inclusive labour market for all / Building an inclusive labour market for all
This is your chance to take a stand and promote diversity and inclusion!
Organise activities or events during May: for example, promote your company's diversity and inclusion policy to employees in workshops or on social media with #EUDiversityMonth.
Use this month as a springboard to develop new initiatives to move your business forward?
A lot of tips in the European Commission's guide (currently only in English)
Register your activities here!
- Make sure your work is visible and inspires others by adding it to the European Commission's map of events and activities taking place in May.
- You can do this in Swedish (or one of the other official EU languages).
- Don't have all the details yet? Don't let that stop you, enter the most important information about your activity now and update it later.
News
MPs meet in hearing on a more inclusive labour market
On 26 May, Diversity Charter Sweden will bring together representatives from the parliamentary parties for a policy hearing on the labour market, inclusion and skills supply. The hearing is based on a central societal challenge: while many employers have difficulty finding the right skills, many people are outside the labour market.
What our members are doing during EU Diversity Month
”The activities that have landed best are often those that feel close to home - where employees can reflect, share perspectives or just get a little more curious.” In May, EU Diversity is recognised
Friday Knowledge - Mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
This conversation was recorded on 23 May 2025 as part of Friday Knowledge - our knowledge series on diversity and inclusion. How are mental health, movement and inclusion linked - and why