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Diversity at H-BRS

Diversity in action - Respekt! Diversity Ambassador

You want to set an example for diversity? You want to show that diversity is an asset? You want to actively contribute to making diversity visible? You would like to be an Ally? Are you looking for ways to certify your commitment to diversity? Then the Diversity Ambassador programme is just right for you!

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How can you become a Respekt! Diversity Ambassador?

You can become a Respect! Diversity Ambassador by committing to the following three activities:

  • Organise an activity in the framework of the initiative Respekt!  (e.g., diversity snack, participatory action, information stand). The Respekt! team will be happy to support you. Feel free to contact us with your ideas or questions!
  • Advertise this acitivity in a course or in your department.
  • Write a statement on "I support diversity because..." (500 to 750 characters incl. spaces or 1-minute video), which will be published on our social media channels and website.

 

Would you like to become a Respekt! Diversity Ambassador or learn more about the certificate? We look forward to hearing from you.

What are the benefits of our Diversity Ambassador certificate?

  1. Recognition and certification: Our Diversity Certificate serves as proof of your commitment to diversity and inclusion. It documents your efforts to promote diversity.
  2. Professional development: Diversity and inclusion are of great importance in many professional fields. The Diversity Certificate can improve your career opportunities as employers and organisations are increasingly looking for diversity-sensitive employees.
  3. Personal development: Addressing diversity issues can strengthen your diversity competence and empathy.
  4. Social responsibility and sustainability: With your commitment, you advocate for a diverse and future-oriented society. You show that diversity and social sustainability are important present and future issues.

Our Respekt! Diversity Ambassadors at the H-BRS

„I am committed to diversity because it must be a matter of course that every person is treated equally and fairly. No one should be disadvantaged because of skin colour, gender, sexual orientation, social origin, religion, disability or age. As this still sounds like a futuristic utopia today, we need actions and people who take a stand for a world without discrimination. At H-BRS, we have the chance to be a role model on these extremely important issues to serve as an inspiration for the rest of society.”

Jairo Compostela Paramio - Diversity Ambassador

Jairo Compostela Paramio

„I am committed to diversity because I believe there is power in being different. As a human race, we should use our differences to our benefit. Our different places of origin, cultures, and opinions should breed learning opportunities. Diversity has helped me learn about different cultures and respect other people’s values and ideologies. It has enabled me to have meaningful interactions with others and embrace our differences. It also allows me to share my world with others.”

Njavwa Mbao - Diversity Ambassador

Respekt! Diversity Ambassador Njavwa

„I am committed to diversity because all people, regardless of gender, age, religion, skin colour or origin, should be valued and recognised. Every person should be treated equally and fairly. It is precisely diversity and different life experiences that broaden our horizons. A good functioning of our society depends on accepting diversity as a reality and shaping it together, because without diversity a society cannot remain modern and democratic.”

Fayez Allalaf - Diversity Ambassador

Respekt! Diversity Botschafter Fayez

Contact

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Sarah Friedrichs

Head of Diversity Management, Senior Expert for Diversity and International Affairs to the Vice-President

Location

Sankt Augustin

Room

E 236

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757, Sankt Augustin