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This is a collection of links related to diversity and to diversity programmes at LHCb institutes and elsewhere. Please help us maintain this page: send us an email if you have suggestions for links to add, or if you spot stale or outdated links.

Diversity Initiatives and Policies at LHCb institutes

CERN Diversity Office
"... to ensure that the diversity principles are applied across the three axes of recruitment, career development and work environment."
See also CERN's Diversity Policy (pdf).
Women in Technology (WIT) at CERN
"... to create a fairer working environment that gives women equal opportunities to be empowered to progress in technical fields for the benefit of Science and Technology."
LGBTQ CERN
"... a CERN-recognized Informal Network seeking to provide a welcoming space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, intersex, asexual, genderqueer and other LGBTQ individuals at CERN. Friends and allies are welcome!"
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at University of Bristol
"... to build a diverse and inclusive University community where people from the broadest possible range of backgrounds can reach their full potential and thrive at work."
Equal Opportunities Office at EPFL
"... together with its steering committee and in cooperation with faculties and services, the Equal Opportunities Office draws up action plans to foster equal opportunities."
Diversity & Inclusion at MIT
"... to promote a workplace of inclusion that welcomes and supports people of varying backgrounds, different viewpoints, experience, talents, and ideas."
See also the comprehensive list of diversity resources compiled by the MIT Department of Physics.
Women in Science and Engineering at Syracuse University
"... fosters current and future success of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through programs designed to address their unique strengths and challenges at every stage from entering freshman to accomplished professional."
Office for Gender Equality and Diversity at University of Zurich
"... to guarantee that all genders have the same rights and the same opportunities to develop."
See also University of Zurich's Diversity Policy (pdf)

Other diversity-related initiatives and resources

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
"Helping to make fundamental rights a reality for everyone in the European Union."
The IOP Diversity Programme
"... established with the aim of cultivating an inclusive, sustainable, diverse and vibrant physics community which is reflected in the Institute’s membership and governing bodies."
Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World
"Uniting women scientists from the developing world."