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Published on : Friday 6 November 2026

Manager la diversité, c’est aussi anticiper les résistances qu’elle peut susciter

Les sujets d’égalité, équité, diversité et inclusion (EDI) sont-ils nécessairement « sensibles » ? Retour sur notre entretien avec le professeur Markus Brauer de l’université de Wisconsin-Madison aux États-Unis à l’issue de notre journée d’étude internationale dédiée à la « Gestion des controverses et des conflits en EDI ».

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Published on : Thursday 2 April 2026

AFMD at IMS Luxembourg: Embedding EDI as an organizational strategy to mitigate backlash

AFMD was invited to present at an IMS Luxembourg event titled "Business case for diversity and inclusion: from consensus to adversity, arguments to counter the backlash".

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Published on : Thursday 19 February 2026

Rejecting the politicization of EDI issues… while acknowledging their political dimension

Since 2023, AFMD has been examining the effects of the tension, polarization, and radicalization surrounding the issues addressed by Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Directors in both public and private…

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Published on : Wednesday 28 January 2026

Preventing the mental toll linked to racism in the workplace from an intersectional perspective: AFMD members explore the topic

On December 9, 2025, the AFMD brought together 12 of its members to discuss the psychological toll linked to racism and its consequences in the workplace. This exploratory workshop enabled members to (re)discover how racial discrimination works and identify triggers for action.

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Published on : Monday 26 May 2025

Between climate emergency and social justice: Rethinking the intersection of CSR and D&I policies

Friday, May 23, 2025, on the occasion of its General Assembly, AFMD brought together over 100 D&I and CSR professionals to explore ways of intersecting social and environmental policies: a…

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Published on : Monday 26 May 2025

Intertwining social and environmental policies: the challenge of 2025?

In the face of the ecological emergency and growing social inequalities, one thing is clear: the transition can be neither effective nor fair without a joint approach to environmental and…

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Published on : Monday 31 March 2025

Resilience in the Face of Attacks on DEI Policies

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad “Woke”?
In recent years, it’s been hard to miss the sensational headlines that regularly appear in the press: from “The Invasion of ‘Woke’ Propaganda”…

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Published on : Thursday 18 April 2024

Non-binary Identity and Gender Stereotypes: What You Need to Know

Countries that recognize a neutral gender or a third gender on civil registration records include Australia, Canada, Argentina, the United States, Nepal, and Pakistan. In addition to providing greater recognition…

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Published on : Monday 6 November 2023

Webinar #StOpE : Relive the #StOpE webinar and get some clues on fighting sexism in an international setting

On the 11th of october, the AFMD through the #StOpE initiative organised the webinar "Taking Action Against Everyday Sexism in an International Setting". 
Every year, the AFMD co-organises the SERI…

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Published on : Wednesday 27 September 2023

ReWork – Leading inclusion in a hybrid and remote workplace

The principles of equality, inclusiveness and fairness are part of the core values of the European Union, and the new and boundaryless hybrid and remote work (HRW) environment has created…

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Published on : Thursday 15 June 2023

2023 #StOpE Barometer : Everyday Sexism In The Workplace Remains a Reality For 8 out of 10 Women

On Thursday, June 15, 2023, the signatory organisations of the #StOpE initiative met remotely and at the premises of L'Oréal France, for the restitution of the #StOpE 2023 barometer results. …

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Published on : Friday 19 May 2023

Assessing discriminatory risks in HR practices with internal processes

In an age where anything can be measured, assessing the impact and effectiveness of a company’s equality, diversity and/or discrimination prevention policy depends on the company's ability to self-evaluate and…

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