Global Inclusion Week special: Responding to the global backlash against EDI

September 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Book Now
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Global Inclusion Week special: Responding to the global backlash against EDI

September 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Free
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Webinar overview:

This year has seen unprecedented levels of backlash to EDI efforts and escalating polarisation on identity conversations. From the growing global trend towards right-wing politics to the Trump administrations ‘War on EDI’. Amid this shift, the UK government introduces the biggest improvement to employee rights in a generation.   

Join this session to hear an expert panel explore the tensions and challenges of managing EDI in the global backdrop, and how this impacts underrepresented communities. The panel will explore how to address inequalities in this challenging climate. 

This webinar is hosted by:

Dawn Osborne, is a Senior Inclusion and Diversity Consultant at Inclusive Employers and is an expert in shaping inclusive cultures and leading career development initiatives within global matrix organisations and has a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy.

Puja Mitra, is an experienced Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) professional, having worked with leading global organisations across Asia, Africa, and the UK. Her career spans the private, public, and charity sectors, with a blend of in-house and consultancy expertise. Learn more about Puja. 

Michelle Daltry, is a passionate and experienced EDI professional specialising in the sports, charity and not for profit sector. As Lead Consultant at Inclusive Employers, she collaborates with organisations to design and implement strategies that celebrate diversity and promote equitable opportunities for all. Learn more about Michelle. 

What will you learn: 

  • How to build robust, resilient inclusion strategies
  • How to effectively make the case for EDI within your organisation

Who is this webinar for?

  • Level – Intermediate
  • Audience – HR and EDI professionals and teams, senior leaders

Book your place:

  • If you are an Inclusive Employers member, please log in to access your ten free places.
  • In-house training is available for this and many other inclusion topics. Get in touch and we’d be happy to discuss your requirements.
  • If you have any questions about this event or have any accessibility requirements, contact events@inclusiveemployers.co.uk.
  • Please note: We do not typically supply slides for our webinars, however, members can access recordings via their Membership page.

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