The webinar series, organised by EQUAL GROUND, targets Sri Lanka’s business community and focuses on the importance of D&I as well as how to develop these practices in the workplace by engaging with CSOs. The panel discussions will cover areas such as how to improve job prospects and workplace conditions for the LGBTIQ community as well as the LGBTIQ community’s valuable economic contribution.

THE ECONOMIC CASE FOR PRACTISING DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE POLICIES
Wednesday, 02nd March 2022 - 5.30pm - 7pm (SL Time)
·        Lee Badgett - Researcher and Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA
·        Juan Miguel Sanchez - Head of Programmes, Kaleidoscope Trust, UK
·        Moderated by: Rosanna Flamer-Caldera - Executive Director, EQUAL GROUND

GLOBAL STANDARDS IN D&I: THE DO’S AND DON’TS
Wednesday, 09th March 2022 - 3pm - 4.30pm (SL Time)
·        Gayani Ranasinghe - Consultant and ‘Dignity at Work Advocate’
·        Vicky Hayden - Head of Global Partnerships, Stonewall, UK
·        Moderated by: Rosanna Flamer-Caldera - Executive Director, EQUAL GROUND

LEADING BY EXAMPLE
Tuesday, 22nd March 2022 - 3pm - 4.30pm (SL Time)
·        Kumudu Munasinghe - Group Lead for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, John Keells Holdings
·        Selyna Peiris - Director-Business Development, Selyn
·        Aarthy Arunasalam - Gender, Employment and Private Sector Specialist, IFC
·        Moderated by: Rosanna Flamer-Caldera - Executive Director, EQUAL GROUND