We're back with the sixth edition of the LGBT+ Diamonds Awards!
On November 21, two unique events await us:
a conference at the Cambridge
Innovation Center
evening event – LGBT+ Diamonds
Awards at the Studio Theatre
The day-long conference is an integral part of the LGBT+ Diamonds Awards and a unique opportunity to address key issues affecting LGBT+ people.
During the conference, invited guests, experts and leaders will share their experiences and thoughts on corporate activism, human rights, language inclusivity and the situation of LGBT+ people in Poland and around the world. This event is an important element of the LGBT+ Diamonds Awards, enabling substantive discussion and exchange of ideas and experiences.
During the LGBT+ Diamonds Awards 2024 evening gala, we will honour individuals, companies, and organisations that make a significant contribution to building a more inclusive labour market in Poland. We will also celebrate the successes of initiatives that effectively and tangibly improve the situation of LGBT+ people in our country.
We believe that the LGBT+ Diamonds Awards are more than just trophies – they are a platform driving real change, serving as an inspiration for business leaders, social activists, and decision-makers, offering a genuine opportunity to impact the future of our society.
In recognition of individuals, organisations, initiatives, and companies that are making a real difference for LGBT+ people both in and outside the workplace, we will present awards in six categories:
• LGBT+ supporting employer of the year
• LGBT+ Employee Led Network of the Year
• LGBT+ ambassador of the year
• LGBT+ supporting initiative of the year
• NGO of the year
• Local game changer of the year
We believe that values such as equality, respect, and inclusivity are close to your heart. Together, we can create a more open and welcoming place for everyone.
The daytime conference and evening event will be held in venues adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.
Polish is the language of the evening event, and the content will be translated into Polish Sign Language.
Check out our partners who decided to work with us so far:
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09:30 - 10:00
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Registration & Networking
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10:00 - 10:15
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Opening: Ela Bonda, Łukasz Antkiewicz
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10:15 - 10:20
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Top 3 Nominations:
LGBT+ supporting employer of the year |
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10:20 - 10:30
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Speech: Ministress Katarzyna Kotula
Ministress for Equality Katarzyna Kotula |
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10:30 - 11:05
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Panel: Maciej Korus, Magdalena Dropek, Karolina Kędziora, Agata Oktawiec
From Policy to Practice: are human rights important to economy? Securing human rights for all of the people is a no brainer. Katarzyna Kotula will share with us what the government is doing in attempt to achieve that. But is this important to economy too? Are the businesses losing from Rainbow families not being recognised as families? Is legal order around queer matters critical to country growth? |
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11:05 - 11:30
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Coffee Break & Networking
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11:30 - 11:35
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Top 3 Nominations:
LGBT+ Employee Led Network of the Year |
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11:35 - 11:40
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Intro Speech:
Corporate Activism Unleashed: The Role of Companies in Advancing LGBT+ Equality |
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11:40 - 12:15
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Panel: Ela Bonda, Małgorzata Celinska, Tomasz Bąk, Maja Zabawska, Ingrid Sivakova
The perception of business field being ever-supporting of LGBT+ community is not always true. How did we feel reading about 'businesses' stealing or buying Warsaw's pride? Is it fair to accuse all companies of pinkwashing? How does a 'corporate' activists' purpose differ from one outside the business? |
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12:15 - 12:20
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Top 3 Nominations:
LGBT+ supporting initiative of the year |
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12:20 - 12:25
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Intro Speech:
Breaking the Silence: A Fireside Chat on Transgender Visibility and Resilience |
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12:25 - 13:00
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Panel: Katarzyna Kaczmarek, Grzegorz Żak
How would you feel suing your beloved parents to be yourself? What does a prosecutor have to do with your name and identity? Why a judge has to confirm who you are? And no, none of this is science fiction in Poland. |
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13:00 - 13:45
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Coffee Break & Networking
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13:45 - 13:50
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Top 3 Nominations:
NGO of the year |
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13:50-13:55
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Intro Speech:
Inclusive Language, Inclusive Lives: Shaping Culture through LGBT+ Affirming Communication |
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13:55 - 14:30
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Panel Dyskusyjny: Tomasz Piotrowski, Aneta Korycińska (Baba od polskiego), Miłosz Przepiórkowski
Words can cut like a knife, they say. Does language really matter? Or should we respect ones right to express themselves as they wish? Where the line of freedom in language lays and why it is important to protect it? |
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14:30 - 14:35
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Top 3 Nominations:
LGBT+ ambassador of the year |
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14:35 - 14:40
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Intro Speech:
Equality across Poland |
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14:40 - 15:15
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Panel: Krzysztof Kiryczuk, Aleksandra Muzinska, Grzegorz Sienkiewicz, Ewa Puszkiewicz
The environment for positive social change in the country is shaped by both business and local councils. Increasingly, local and municipal authorities, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, recognise the need to fight for human rights and the tangible benefits of combating discrimination. Businesses and public administration have diverse sets of tools that enable them to promote openness and equality within their local communities, not only for the sake of human rights but also to create more economically dynamic, entrepreneurial, and innovative hubs. Is the promotion of diversity and equality in Poland still primarily the domain of large companies and major urban centers? Let’s discuss the collaboration between businesses and local councils committed to the fight for equality and human rights. |
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15:15 - 15:30
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Top 3 Nominations:
Local game changer of the year |
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15:30 - 15:40
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Closing remarks: Ela Bonda, Lukas Antkiewicz
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