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Welcome to our Diversity Atlas Newsletter! September was a busy month for Diversity Atlas! From our participation in a range of events across Australia and the UK, we’ve shared insights and broadened discussions around diversity, equity, and inclusion globally. We’re also excited to announce that Melbourne City Mission (MCM) has been certified as our first Diversity Data Leaders, highlighting their commitment to cultural diversity through data-driven strategies. As we step into a new month, we look to expand our impact in Asia Pacific, with upcoming engagements in Malaysia and Australia, continuing our mission to drive cross-cultural understanding and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) excellence.

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News & Announcements

Melbourne City Mission (MCM)  — Our First Diversity Data Leader

The Global Diversity Data Leaders Certification is a groundbreaking step in DEI 2.0. This certification recognises organisations using Diversity Atlas’s holistic data insights to help them manage their diverse workforces with more skill and awareness.

We are proud to announce that our very first certified organisation is Melbourne City Mission (MCM). This certification underscores their dedication to inclusivity, meaningful impact, and workplace wellbeing.

Read more about how you can get certified here!

Watch a video from our CEO & Founder Peter Mousaferiadis.

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Upcoming Events

Digital Gateway to Southeast Asia – Mission to Malaysia

Diversity Atlas will be participating in  this year’s trade mission to Malaysia, organised by Global Victoria in partnership with Austrade.

More info here

APAC DEI Summit 2024

On a mission to rebalance humanity, we are proud to partner with LeadWomen Sdn Bhd as Summit Allies at their first APAC DEI Summit in Malaysia!

More info here

DEI Reframe Summit 2024

We will be a part of this summit that focuses on enhancing the competencies and skills of stakeholders responsible for implementing DEI strategies. Stay tuned for more updates!

More info here

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Past Events

DEI Summit in Perth

Our CEO Peter Mousaferiadis recently attended the Diversity and Inclusion Summit in Perth, where he shared key insights on using data to drive inclusion.

This Summit is coming to Melbourne for the first time on 15 November, featuring Michael Walmsley as a keynote speaker. With engaging sessions like the Neurodiversity Panel and the Inclusion Innovation Showdown, it’s set to be an impactful event.

Don’t miss out on an exclusive 15% discount— use code 15PARTNER and save over $100. Read on for more details and grab your tickets today!

Book your tickets now!

17th Inclusive Museum Summit

Our EU Cultural Ambassador, Mario, presented the research paper for the ‘Diversity in Museums as a Catalyst for Peace’ project at the 17th International Conference on the Inclusive Museum, held in Vienna from 13 to 15 September.

He highlighted Diversity Atlas’s inclusive approach to analysing visitor diversity at the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre and announced the project’s expansion to centres in Cape Town and Durban. This project is pioneering the use of Diversity Atlas and it’s extensive Global Database of humanity to help museums better understand their audiences and foster inclusivity.

More on the event here

SIETAR Australasia Virtual Event

Peter also spoke at the SIETAR Australasia virtual event last month. During his session titled “Social Cohesion in a Multicultural World with Inclusive Datasets”, he explored the crucial role of data in fostering social cohesion within increasingly diverse societies. Drawing on insights from Diversity Atlas, he demonstrated how inclusive datasets can highlight cultural complexities and inform policies that enhance understanding and unity in multicultural environments.

The session sparked thought-provoking discussions on how data can be used as a tool for building more cohesive and inclusive communities.

More about SIETAR Events

Big Data LDN 2024

Read our article here

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Cultural Event Highlight – World Food Day

Date: 16 October

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World Food Day heightens public awareness of world food issues and strengthens solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty. Beginning in 1979, World Food Day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. The day is observed widely amongst organisations concerned with hunger, food security and the protection of agriculture.

For more cultural events, visit our Cultural Calendar!