Self directed learning in care for elderly and handicapped people – a golden opportunity
Compliment-project, an ESF supported project (Article 6), has now published its findings in five languages.
Personal working in care institutions has to handle with growing stress and pressure. This guide will help you to create learning structures that prepare older and younger employees to cope with the new challenges.
There is a need for self-directed learning and respect of Age-Diversity. The employees as well as the employers are involved in the development of the learning programme. This guide can also maintain the employability of older and younger workers. This guide is made by a team from six EU Member States.
Equal and EBU Dialogue Conference, Dublin, 5 May 2004
Report from a one-day conference about equality and diversity in broadcasting. The conference took place at Dublin’s new Helix Centre in 2004. » Läs mer
Media Images of Mental Illness
A study of Swedish media's way of depicting mental illness. » Läs mer
European Inclusion August 2004
The August number of the newsletter European Inclusion from Sweden 2000-institute and the Equality Foundation with the following headlines:
- Understand how to lead Diversity Change, UK
- Dialogue & Diversity Training Event, Sweden
- Interactive training module - Integration in worklife
- Diversity Exchange provides new services, and more. » Läs mer
New Horizons - Employment and Adaptability
The Swedish Equal project Success works with rehabilitation of long term sick and unemployed. On October 4th, 2004 we will launche an interactive conference in Sweden, Loka Brunn, Örebro, in co-operation with our transnational partners from Spain, Ireland and Finland. The aim of the interactive forum in Loka Brunn will be to: » Läs mer
People with Disabilities as depicted by the media
The aim of this handbook is to show what can be done to initiate a discussion about the way in which so-called marginalised groups are represented in the media.
The manual is the result of a dedicated collaborative effort between the Swedish Disability Movement, The Swedish Radio Corporation, and Dagens Nyheter, the leading daily newspaper in Scandinavia. The idea is not to present an absolute truth, but rather to stimulate a debate in
which all parties concerned may feel that they have something to learn.
Per Frykman, Project Manager, The Swedish Disability Federation » Läs mer
Vulnerable groups lose most when the power of the state diminishes
Sweden's leading ambassador in matters relating to the needs of disabled persons, former Minister for Health and Social Affairs Bengt Lindqvist, has left his post as the UN's Special Rapporteur on Disability after more than eight years. He has long been a leading representative of the Swedish disability movement. » Läs mer
Ombudsmen Against Discrimination
In Sweden, there are four state authorities working with:
- to monitor equal rights for men and women in working life
- to prevent discrimanation on the grounds of sexual orientation i all areas of Swedish sociaty
- to prevent ethnic discrimination and
- to monitor the rights and interests of people who have a functional disability. » Läs mer
The Equal Opportunities Ombudsman
The Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsman is a State authority that began monitoring equal rights for men and women in working life in 1980. The Ombudsman now also monitors whether students in higher education have equal rights irrespective of gender. » Läs mer
Discrimination on the Grounds of Sexual Orientation
The Ombudsman against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation is appointed by the government and works to prevent discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation in all areas of Swedish society. Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation means any violations of an individual's rights, or insulting or abusive treatment, that relate to the individual's homosexuality, bisexuality or heterosexuality. » Läs mer
Ethnic Discrimination
The office of the Ombudsman against ethnic discrimination is also a State authority and was founded in 1986. The task of the Ombudsman Against Ethnic Discrimination is to work to prevent ethnic discrimination in all areas of society. The Ombudsman's efforts to counter discrimination in working life are based on the Act on Measures Against Discrimination in Working Life. » Läs mer
The Disability Ombudsman
The office of the Disability Ombudsman is, like that of the other Ombudsmen, a State authority. The Disability Ombudsman monitors the rights and interests of people who have a functional disability. The Ombudsman aims to promote full participation in the life of society and equal living conditions for the disabled. The Ombudsman's work is based on the UN's standard regulations on participation and equality for people who have a functional disability. » Läs mer
Diversity Exchange
Diversity Exchange is a European first, an online community and information resource centred around Equality and Diversity. It is a place to search for information, a place to exchange ideas and a place to communicate with the Diversity industry and its customers. » Läs mer
Asylum Theme
A medium sized city in Sweden…
More than 31,000 asylum seekers came to Sweden in 2003. For most of these people, a long time waiting, maybe lasting several years, lies ahead. In December 2003, 43,400 asylum seekers across Sweden were waiting for their fate to be decided by the National Migration Board or the Alien Appeals Board. According to figures released by the Migration Board, this figure can increase to 65,000 by 2006. This equals the population of a medium sized city in Sweden. » Läs mer
EU Anti-discrimination Directives
Documentation from a conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, 24 September 2003
The New Legal Framework - Sally Grubb: Legal Consultant
Presentation by Baljeet Mann - Planning Inspectorate » Läs mer
European Inclusion
A Diversity Newsletter provided by the Equality Foundation and the Sweden 2000 Institute
In over 20 years of collective efforts to help organisations use human differences for productive and sustainable improvements, The Equality Foundation and the Sweden 2000 Institute recognise that it is our dialogue with you the customers that drives the development of new ways to address this eternal challenge.
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Diversity at work
Excerpt from lecture by Karin Greenberg at Handelshögskolan, Stockholm, April 23, 2003.
The bigger the company becomes the harder it gets to stay in touch with market demands. Large organisations seem to have a life of their own and often dominate the lives for the employees. It is hard to keep up to date with the fast-moving developments in society. Global changes can have unforeseeable consequences regarding the demands upon and confidence in the company´s operations. » Läs mer
Focus on ALFA - Accessible Work Life for All
In Sweden, Equal focuses on diversity in work life. Its objective is a work life without discrimination and inequality, and characterised by diversity. A non-discriminative work life utilises every-one's skills and potential, irrespective of gender, age, ethnicity ethnic, sexual preferences or impairment.
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The Network for Diversity in Europe meets in Stockholm
The Network for Diversity in Europe met on Tuesday 18th of March at Skandia, Stockholm, Sweden. The network meets regularly to discuss and learn from each others viewpoints. The topic for this meeting was: "Motivation and legislation". Shall we work for more legislation or set out strategies for motivation by working with the media, politicians and other groups involved in public opinion? What is your opinion, experience, ideas for getting further in your country?“ » Läs mer
Conferences and Seminars; Article Archives
Diversity Management - A bridge to Business Excellence May 20, Göteborg, Sweden
Advanced Diversity Facilitation Training - A five day interactive training programme,
In response to the diversity challenge of the 21st century, May 26-30, Greece
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Migration keeps the EU population growing
During 2000, the EU population increased by slightly more than one million. This growth was mainly due to the net inflow of international migrants (680 thousand) 1. Natural growth (births minus deaths) contributed only about one third to the total growth (372 thousand). However, compared to 1999, net migration decreased in 2000 while natural growth increased. » Läs mer
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The aim of the Umbrella Project is to increase interest, awareness and knowledge about diversity at work and the processes behind exclusion and discrimination.