CORE Platform Launches the MALTA DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Charter.

[20th March 2024, BUSINESSLABS, Malta] - CORE Platform, proudly announces the launch of the Malta Diversity & Inclusion Charter under the auspices of Hon. Julia Farrugia Portelli, Minister for Inclusion and Social Wellbeing, and with the endorsement of Parliament Secretary for Reforms and Equality, Rebecca Buttigieg, this initiative marks a significant milestone in promoting diversity and inclusion within the Maltese community.

The Malta Diversity and Inclusion Charter is a testament to the commitment of stakeholders towards creating inclusive environments across various sectors. Funded by the Malta Council for the Volunarty Sector through the Voluntary Organisations Project Scheme (VOPS), this charter underscores the importance of embracing diversity in all aspects of society.

Hon. Julia Farrugia Portelli expressed her support for the initiative, stating, "Inclusion and social well-being are paramount for the advancement of our society. The Malta Diversity and Inclusion Charter sets a precedent for fostering equality and acceptance within our communities."

Parliament Secretary for Reforms and Equality, Rebecca Buttigieg , emphasized the significance of the charter and the commitment of the Human Rights Directorate to support it actively. "The Human Rights Directorate is proud to endorse the Malta Diversity and Inclusion Charter. We are committed to providing financial and logistical support for the Annual Conference for the next three years. This conference will serve as a platform to create awareness and offer practical guidance on embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace," she stated.

Entities endorsing the charter pledge to embrace diversity, provide training to their teams, and promote equality from recruitment practices onwards. The Human Rights Directorate has become the first public entity to endorse the charter, publicly affirming its commitment to these principles.

APS Bank, a leading local financial institution, has also pledged its support by becoming the first local bank and business entity to endorse the Malta Diversity and Inclusion Charter. APS Bank has further committed to actively support and financially contribute to the Annual Conference organized by CORE Platform, scheduled for May 22nd.

The launch of the Malta Diversity and Inclusion Charter heralds a new era of inclusivity and equality in Malta. As more entities join this initiative, we move closer to building a society where everyone feels valued and respected.

CORE Platform Executive Julian Dingli recounted the inception of this project soon after joining the organisation in May 2022 and attending the CSR Europe AGM as the National Partner in Malta. CSR Europe is a network for corporate sustainability and responsibility headquartered in Brussels with 32 National Partners across Europe reaching out to over 10,000 European businesses. CORE Platform President Helga B. Ellul opening speech reaffirmed the importance of Diversity & Inclusion at the workplace, how this charter is an effective tool to ethically guide employers in their Human Resources processes, and how a diverse and inclusive work policy added to the organisation's core values and culture will aid to grow and thrive, support talent acquisition, and reduce employee turnover.

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