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🌈 “No Step Back.” Thessaloniki Pride reflects on EuroPride 2024, municipal collaboration & fighting anti-rights backlash across Europe.
Read our latest interview with Apostolos Karampairis via DiGiN: diginproject.eu/spotlight-on...

#ThessalonikiPride #InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU #LGBTIQInclusion

🔍 New from DiGiN: 4 inspiring practices to embed #DEI in local governance!

🏛️ Rotterdam: Inclusivity Panel
🤝 Genoa: City Table on Equal Opportunities
📘 Ghent: Inclusive HR Strategy & Safe Spaces at Work

🛠️ Concrete actions for municipalities: diginproject.eu/resources/
#InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU

📬 The July edition of the #DiGiN newsletter is out!

🧰 New tools & practices
🏳️‍🌈 Interview with Thessaloniki Pride
🏛️ Events from Athens to Brussels
🚨 Campaign teaser: #InsideInclusionEU

Explore how #municipalities make #DEI real👇
🔗 mailchi.mp/4fe59e56f752...

🟪 On 27 June, Rotterdam colleagues reflected on Keti Koti — a day to remember the abolition of slavery and its ongoing legacy.

Hosted with the Inclusivity Panel, the event centred dialogue, storytelling & shared responsibility.

📖 Read more: diginproject.eu/reflecting-o...

🌍 On 26 June, the Dutch Congress Against Racism brought together leaders for a society for all.

Our partner Emmy van Gennip (Rotterdam) shared:
💬 “It’s reassuring to see so many working toward equity.”

📖 Read more: diginproject.eu/a-society-fo...

🌟 New from #DiGiNproject!
Ghent's Strategic Framework for a Diverse & Inclusive HR Policy sets 85 actions to embed #DEI in public employment from hiring to peer networks

💡 An inspiring practice for change: diginproject.eu/resources/#5
#InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU #UnionOfEquality

🚀 New inspiring practice from #Genoa!

The Equal Opportunities City Table brings public & private actors together to embed #DEI into local governance as a shared responsibility 💡

🧩 Read more: diginproject.eu/resources/#4

#InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU #LocalLeadership #UnionOfEquality

🌍 Local action, European impact!

On 6 June, Belgium launched its 🇧🇪 Diversity Charter, a big step for workplace inclusion across the EU.

Our partner Aarnout Lanckriet (City of Ghent) joined on behalf of the project.

🧩 Read more: diginproject.eu/belgium-laun...

#BELDC2025 #UnionOfEquality #DEI

🏳️‍🌈 This #PrideMonth, we celebrate municipalities taking real steps toward LGBTIQ+ inclusion from internal staff policies to support networks that make a difference.

Let’s uplift the efforts that build safer, fairer, more inclusive communities.
#InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU #UnionOfEquality #Pride2025

Grateful to join #FemCities2025 in Athens to share DiGiN’s work on addressing gender-based violence in municipalities using the #7PFramework.

Local governments can lead by example starting from within.
📖 Read more: diginproject.eu/reflecting-o...

#UnionOfEquality @myyellowwindow.bsky.social

How can municipalities address gender-based violence?

At #FemCities2025 @myyellowwindow.bsky.social shares insights from #UniSAFE & @gendersafe-eu.bsky.social on applying the #7PFramework to foster institutional change in municipalities.

📖 Read more: diginproject.eu/femcities-20...

The campaign may be over, but inclusion isn’t a checkbox.

🌍 At DiGiN, we support municipalities in turning values into everyday action all year round.
🛠️ Start here: diginproject.eu/resources/ex...

#InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU #DEI #UnionOfEquality

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ On the eve of #IDAHOBIT we reaffirm: Inclusion starts locally

Municipalities can lead the way in protecting LGBTIQ+ rights not only in words but through policies, spaces & action.

📍Explore tools & practices via #InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU
🔗 diginproject.eu/assessment-t...

#UnionOfEquality

🌍 May = #EUDiversityMonth!

Let’s move beyond words → take action for diverse, inclusive & healthy workplaces.

✅ Check the DiGiN #DEI Assessment Tool: diginproject.eu/assessment-t...
✅ Get inspired by Rotterdam’s Inclusivity Panel

#InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU #UnionOfEquality

✊ Today, on International Workers’ Day, we honour workers’ contributions & the ongoing fight for fair, safe & inclusive workplaces.

Municipalities have a key role in leading by example embedding #DEI at every level.

#InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU #UnionOfEquality #WorkersRights

📬 The DiGiN Newsletter – April 2025 is out!

Explore new tools, research & EU-level updates to support #DEI in municipalities:
🟣 Self-assessment tool
🟣 Research on effective DEI
🟣 Resources
🟣 #DiversityCapitals Awards

🔗 eepurl.com/jcevVA
#InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU #UnionOfEquality

📚 Quiet weekend ahead?

Pause, reflect & explore resources that support inclusive local governance.

🟣 Co-creation & social justice
🟣 Inclusive employment & culture
🟣 Diversity in local networks
🟣 Cities leading refugee inclusion

🔗 diginproject.eu/resources/ex...
#InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU #DEI

United in diversity, multilingualism is one of our founding principles in the EU.

67 years ago, the first-ever EU law established our official languages.

Growing over time, it’s still going strong! Starting with Dutch, French, German and Italian, we now have 24 official EU languages.

🟣 9. Increase knowledge & skills
🟣 10. Review & improve

💡 Which of these principles is your organisation already implementing?

📘 Download the full guide here: diginproject.eu/resources/

🟣 5. Lead by example
🟣 6. Create an inclusive climate
🟣 7. Monitor & evaluate
🟣 8. Communicate

🟣 1. Create a DEI vision
🟣 2. Set SMART goals
🟣 3. Build a support base
🟣 4. Use effective tools

#InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU #UnionOfEquality
These 10 principles were developed in the DiGiN project and are designed to support municipalities working towards inclusive, equitable institutions.

Each one focuses on a different element of success. Let's dive in👇

🔍 What does successful DEI look like in municipalities?

It goes beyond symbolic efforts.

Effective #DEI policies in municipalities need:
✔️ Clear vision
✔️ Measurable goals
✔️ Systemic implementation
✔️ Cultural change

📊 We share 10 principles that make it happen ↓

🟣 Coming soon: DiGiN Newsletter
Explore tools & insights for advancing #DEI in local governance.

📩Subscribe now to stay informed: eepurl.com/iTqkWs

Share this post w/ local leaders, practitioners & public sector professionals or anyone interested!

#InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU #UnionofEquality

This practical, research-informed guide outlines 10 principles for meaningful DEI in public institutions moving beyond symbolic actions.

📄 Download the full guide: diginproject.eu/resources/

#InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU #DEI #RomaInclusion #UnionOfEquality

🔵 On #InternationalRomaDay we stand in solidarity with Roma communities across Europe facing systemic exclusion

DiGiN supports municipalities to build fairer, more inclusive institutions starting from within

📘 Today we share a new guide:
“What is (successful) DEI & how to measure & evaluate it?”

📌 Initiatives like the Neurodiversity Network of the City of Rotterdam show how local institutions can support neurodiverse employees through peer networks, awareness-building and safe spaces for expression.

#WorldAutismAwarenessDay

🔍 Explore our DEI Tool: diginproject.eu/assessment-t...

🧩 On #WorldAutismAwarenessDay, we highlight the need for systemic inclusion.

Despite increased visibility, neurodiverse individuals across Europe still experience high levels of unemployment, social exclusion & misunderstanding.

#InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU #UnionOfEquality #DEI

#TransDayOfVisibility is tomorrow! be sure to uplift trans creators!

Let's start with trans authors and writers~ 🏳️‍⚧️✨

#booksky #authorsky #writersky #writingcommunity #TDOV

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At #DiGiN, we support municipalities in building safe, inclusive communities.

🛠️ Explore our DEI Assessment Tool: diginproject.eu/assessment-t...

#InclusiveMunicipalitiesEU #UnionOfEquality #DEI #TransRightsAreHumanRights