Diversity in Leadership

Senator Omidvar Calls on Charities and Non-Profits to Increase Diversity in the Sector

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 25, 2020 charities, DiversityInLeadership, NonProfits

Senator Ratna Omidvar is asking charities and nonprofits to collect data on diversity in their organizations as a first step to breaking down barriers for racialized Canadians.

Canadian Non-Profit Boards Have a Diversity Problem. Here’s the First Step to Fixing it.

Ratna Omidvar Future of Good June 19, 2020 charities, DiversityInLeadership, NonProfits

Senator Omidvar comments on the lack of ethnic and racial diversity in the charitable sector.

Shining a Searchlight on Racism in Canada & in the Senate | Senator Omidvar

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 19, 2020 DiversityInLeadership, racism

Senator Omidvar describes historic examples of racism, modern-day structural racism, and racism in the Senate itself.

WATCH: Whither Cities – Addressing Economic, Social and Environmental Challenges During and Beyond COVID-19

Senator Ratna Omidvar, Senator Jim Munson, Shirley Rodrigues, Deborah Bonetti and David Miller Victoria Forum June 16, 2020 covid19ubi, PovertyAndInequality

Senator Omidvar discusses the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on cities, focusing on social and economic inequality as well as environmental issues.

Visible Minorities Vastly Underrepresented in the Boardroom, New Disclosures Suggest

Geoff Zochonde Financial Post June 13, 2020 board diversity, Diversity, DiversityInLeadership

"The lifting of all boats is clearly not happening". Senator Omidvar comments on new data showing that only 5.5% of directors are visible minorities.

WATCH: Senator Omidvar Speaks at 6 Degrees Ciudad de México 2019

Ratna Omidvar 6 Degrees Ciudad de México 2019 December 12, 2019 immigration, inclusion, refugees, video

Senator Omidvar participated in' 6 Degrees Ciudad de México 2019' where she speaks about diversity and inclusion.

Congratulations to the 2019 Global Pluralism Award Winners

Global Center for Pluralism 2019 Awards November 21, 2019 pluralism

The Global Pluralism Award winners are welcomed by Senator Omidvar and Senator Jaffer. Through their remarkable and sustained achievements, awardees contribute to building more inclusive societies in which human diversity is protected.