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Guidance from the Equality Coalition: How allies can support friends, colleagues and communities during racist and Islamophobic violence
We are very grateful to our Independent Assessor, Dr Nazia Latif, PhD and the Equality Coalition for developing and sharing this thoughtful, timely guide on how allies can support during racist violence. It provides clear, practical actions that individuals and organisations can take to support colleagues and communities experiencing racism and Islamophobia, grounded in care,…
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Beyond the office walls: Why workplaces are key to ending violence against women
The feature below appeared in the Irish News on Tuesday 26th May, written by Christine White, Director of Diversity Mark. As a mum to two young boys growing up in an online world that exposes them to influences I could never have imagined when I was growing up, I increasingly find myself asking how these experiences are…
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Diversity Mark Expands Assessment Panel with Eight New Appointments
PRESS RELEASE: 11th May 2026 The leading accreditation body for workplace inclusion has appointed eight new assessors to its independent panel, as demand increases for EDI accreditation and inclusive talent retention strategies, with new data from Oxford Economics and Unum estimating the cost of replacing an employee in the UK at over £30,000 on average.…
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WiB Group appoints new Chair as Board Expands
The umbrella group of social enterprises, The WiB Group, reaching more than 250,000 professionals across Northern Ireland has announced a new Chair and Board members as part of its strategic expansion. The WiB Group has appointed international business leader Angela Moore as its new Chair, with Andrea McIlroy-Rose (Pinsent Masons) and Stephen McCully (Non-Executive Director…
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Northern Ireland Audit Office celebrates Diversity Mark Re-Accreditation
Diversity Mark is delighted to congratulate Northern Ireland Audit Office on achieving the Diversity Mark Accreditation, recognising its strong and ongoing commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across the organisation. The Diversity Mark Accreditation is awarded following a robust independent assessment process and recognises organisations that can demonstrate measurable progress in embedding EDI…
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£90k Investment to Help Employers Understand and Grow Their Workforce
Diversity Mark £90k Investment to Help Employers Understand and Grow Their Workforce The leading body for workplace diversity accreditation has announced a £90,000 investment to enhance its digital infrastructure and generate sector-specific EDI insights not previously available at a region-wide level. Through its newly expanded digital portal, Diversity Mark aims to build a dynamic picture…
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Introducing Our New Head of Development, Giulia Boggiano
We’re delighted to welcome Giulia Boggiano to Diversity Mark as our new Head of Development. Having joined us in February 2026, Giulia will lead our growth strategy, helping to expand our impact and strengthen partnerships across our network of Signatory Organisations. She will play a key role in building new collaborations while also supporting Signatories…
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Multicultural Women’s Network: Event Series Begins with Deloitte as new Partner
Diversity Mark, in partnership with Women in Business, and MRANI, is delighted to welcome Deloitte as a new partner in the Multicultural Women’s Network event series. Since its launch in 2023, the Multicultural Women’s Network has created a welcoming, informal space for women from diverse ethnic backgrounds to connect, share experiences and challenges, and build…
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EDI Leaders Forum: Working together as employers to support the EVAWG strategy – ending violence against women and girls
Working together as employers to support the EVAWG strategy The EDI Leaders Forum—hosted by BITC NI in partnership with Diversity Mark—opened 2026 with an energising and inspiring session that left participants motivated, connected, and deeply encouraged. Bringing together cross‑sector representatives from across Northern Ireland, the event marked an important moment for collective business action in…
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Northern Ireland Screen celebrates Diversity Mark accreditation
Diversity Mark is delighted to congratulate Northern Ireland Screen on achieving the Diversity Mark Accreditation, recognising its strong and ongoing commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across its organisation and the wider screen industry in Northern Ireland. The Diversity Mark Accreditation is awarded following a robust independent assessment process and recognises organisations that…
