The EIROforum Diversity and Inclusion Working Group brings together representatives from across the EIROforum member organisations to exchange knowledge, experiences and good practices on diversity, equity and inclusion in international research organisations. 

The Working Group provides a platform for collaboration and mutual learning, recognising that diverse and inclusive workplaces and research environments are essential to attracting, developing and retaining talent, fostering innovation, and enabling excellence in science. 

The group aims to identify common challenges and opportunities across the EIROforum organisations and promote approaches that contribute to more inclusive organisational cultures and working environments. 

Activities 

The main activities of the EIROforum Diversity and Inclusion Working Group include: 

• Exchange of knowledge and good practices: Facilitating dialogue and sharing experiences, policies, initiatives and approaches related to diversity, equity and inclusion across the EIROforum member organisations. 
• Mutual learning and collaboration: Identifying common challenges and opportunities and exploring joint approaches to promote inclusive organisational cultures and practices. 
• Awareness and capacity building: Sharing resources, expertise and learning opportunities that support greater awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion across the organisations. 
• Networking: Connecting professionals working on diversity, equity and inclusion to strengthen collaboration and foster a community of practice across EIROforum. 

Through collaboration and knowledge exchange, the Working Group aims to support the EIROforum organisations in creating working and research environments where people from diverse backgrounds can contribute, develop and thrive.