Register for the online launch of Close the Gap’s new guidance on taking an anti-racist approach to tackling gender inequality at work

Join Close the Gap for the launch of our new guidance on taking an anti-racist approach to tackling gender inequality at work.

This event is for managers and senior leaders, HR practitioners, and business owners who want to make sure their organisation is working to proactively identify and tackle racism and gender inequality in the workplace.

The event will include information and guidance on:

• racism and sexism in the workplace
• the barriers faced by racially minoritised women
• how to take an anti-racist approach to tackling gender inequality in your organisation

The keynote address will be given by Richard Lochhead, Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work.

There will also be a panel discussion including experts on anti-racist practice and gender inequality at work.

AGENDA:

10.00: Welcome and introductions

Anna Ritchie Allan, Executive Director, Close the Gap

10.10: Keynote address

Richard Lochhead, Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work

10:25 Presentation on new guidance for employers on taking an anti-racist approach to tackling women's workplace inequality

Lindsey Millen, Policy and Development Manager, Close the Gap

10:45 Panel session and Q&A

Chair: Gillian Neish, Principal Consultant, Neish Training

Mariam Ahmed, CEO, Amina

Aarti Joshi, Radio and Podcast Presenter

Sharan Virdee, Equality & Diversity Partner, Heriot-Watt University

11.25: Closing remarks

Anna Ritchie Allan, Executive Director, Close the Gap

11:30 Close

Employers have the ability to take meaningful action and create change for women in their organisation and in the communities they operate in. They also have a responsibility to do so.

Register today and join us on Zoom on Thursday 1^st December from 10-11.30am to learn how you can build anti-racist leadership on gender equality and drive change.