{"id":1341,"date":"2022-04-09T11:25:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-09T11:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/?page_id=1341"},"modified":"2022-06-07T09:24:25","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T09:24:25","slug":"fostering-diversity-and-equality","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021\/fostering-diversity-and-equality","title":{"rendered":"Fostering diversity and equality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n  <style>\n    .vf-hero {\n              --vf-hero--bg-image: url('https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/20220524_AR2021_banners-scaled.jpg');\n            }\n\n  <\/style>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"vf-hero | vf-u-fullbleed  | vf-u-margin__bottom--0\">\n  <div class=\"vf-hero__content | vf-box | vf-stack vf-stack--400\">\n        <h1 class=\"vf-hero__heading\">\n              Annual Report 2021          <\/h1>\n\n        <p class=\"vf-hero__subheading\">A year of exceptional life science research, training, service, industry collaboration, and integration of European life science research.<\/p>\n    \n    \n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--\/vf-hero-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fostering diversity and equality<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A new strategy aims to improve work culture and encourage inclusive scientific research.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/211215_EDI-strategy.png\" alt=\"Oh NO! Annika, so sorry to hear this. And yes, Tony tested positive last night after a negative test earlier in the day, but a newfound fever... The good news here is that both of us -- so far, knock on wood -- have very mild symptoms.\" class=\"wp-image-654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/211215_EDI-strategy.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/211215_EDI-strategy-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/211215_EDI-strategy-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption\">EMBL\u2019s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy is a vehicle for sharing EMBL\u2019s values: openness, inclusion, integrity, transparency, and fairness. Credit: EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As an organisation that understands the importance of biodiversity, EMBL took an important step forward in 2021 to address the biodiversity of its own ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EMBL launched its<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/documents\/document\/edi-strategy\/\"> Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy,<\/a> showing a continued commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive organisation for leading molecular biology research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are taking a proactive approach and will ensure we measure and report on our progress, holding ourselves accountable for delivering on what we have promised,\u201d said EMBL Director General Edith Heard<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/news\/lab-matters\/embl-edi-strategy\/\"> at the time of the launch<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"vf-figure  | vf-figure--align vf-figure--align-inline-end  size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EDI_120522_01-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EDI_120522_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EDI_120522_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EDI_120522_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EDI_120522_01-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EDI_120522_01-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption\">Roshni Mooneeram is the head of EMBL&#8217;s Diversity &amp; Inclusion office.  Credit: Kinga Lubowiecka\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>EMBL\u2019s EDI Strategy addresses and provides solutions to concerns flagged by colleagues and serves as a lever to EMBL\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/programme\/\">new Programme<\/a> by supporting its people, science, and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EDI strategy encompasses four priority areas: people, internal processes and policies, EMBL research culture and leadership, and EMBL external engagement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe strategy will help ensure that EMBL leads by example as a fair, diverse, and inclusive workplace,\u201d said Roshni Mooneeram, head of EMBL\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/equality-diversity\/\"> Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion office.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming into effect on 1 January 2022, EMBL\u2019s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy becomes a vehicle for EMBL\u2019s values: openness, inclusion, integrity, transparency, and fairness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full Diversity Strategy is available<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/sustainability\/\"> online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<div style=\"height:163px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"266\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EDI_120522_s-266x300.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EDI_120522_s-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EDI_120522_s.jpg 539w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                                <\/h3>\n    \n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left vf-u-text-color--green vf-text--body vf-text-body--2\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><em>\u201cThis strategy takes a holistic approach. That means embedding EDI values and practices across all key functions of EMBL.<\/em><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><em>\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left  vf-text--body vf-text-body--5\">\u2014 Roshni Mooneeram, Head of EMBL <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/equality-diversity\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/equality-diversity\/\">Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Office<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-box vf-box--easy vf-box-theme--tertiary | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n      <h3 class=\"vf-box__heading\">\n                Learn more about EMBL&#039;s diversity strategy:                  <\/h3> \n        <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/news\/lab-matters\/embl-edi-strategy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fostering diversity and equality<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/documents\/document\/edi-strategy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EDI Strategy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n    <\/style>\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-1\">\n  <div class=\"vf-card-container  | vf-u-fullbleed  \n  | vf-u-background-color-ui--grey--light \">\n          <div class=\"vf-section-header | vf-u-margin__bottom--600\">\n        <h2 class=\"vf-section-header__heading\" >\n            <\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n      \n\n<div class=\"embl-grid\"><div class=\"\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/\">Back to Annual report<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" default>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mental_Health_Tag_RGB-01-m.jpg\" class=\"vf-card__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mental_Health_Tag_RGB-01-m.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mental_Health_Tag_RGB-01-m-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Mental_Health_Tag_RGB-01-m-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n  <div class=\"vf-card__content | vf-stack vf-stack--400\">\n          <h3 class=\"vf-card__heading\">\n                  <a class=\"vf-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/annual-report\/ar2021\/operations-during-a-pandemic\" target=\"\">\n        \n        Next Story\n                  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"vf-card__heading__icon | vf-icon vf-icon-arrow--inline-end\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n            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