Einladung – Think Tank mit Schweizer Persönlichkeiten: Unterzeichnung der 1

Deklaration fürDiversität und Inklusion in der Schweiz. (2022). Presseportal: Ferris BühlerCommunications.

Die Schweiz ist ein Land mit einzigartiger Vielfalt, die auch 2022 noch nicht von jedem frei gelebt werden kann und deren Potential bis heute nicht richtig ausgeschöpft wird. Mit der Schaffung einer Swiss Diversity Plattform setzen sich die Initiant:innen Michel Rudin, Stephan Lendi und Simone Müller-Staubli für bessere Inklusion ein.

Die Initiative wird breit unterstützt durch Persönlichkeiten aus Wirtschaft, Politik, Kultur, Gesellschaft und Wissenschaft. Erstmals findet hierzu auch der Swiss Diversity Think Tank statt: Eine Denkfabrik für einen konstruktiven Austausch über Chancen und Herausforderungen der Diversität in der Schweiz. Mit der gemeinsamen Unterschrift der Deklaration entwickeln sie eine gemeinsame Vision, wie Diversität und Inklusion im Alltag und in der Geschäftswelt entwickelt werden kann.

Gerne laden wir Sie ein, unmittelbar nach der Erarbeitung der Vision, dabei zu sein, wenn Meinungsführende offiziell die “Deklaration der Diversität und Inklusion in der Schweiz” unterzeichnen und sich somit öffentlich der Diversität verpflichten.

Im Anschluss stehen Ihnen die Teilnehmenden und Verantwortlichen gerne für Interviews zur Verfügung.

• Datum: Montag, 21. März 2022

• Zeit: 17:15 - 17:45 Uhr

• Ort: Haus der Universität Bern (Schlösslistrasse 5, 3008 Bern)

• Online: Zoom-Link (folgt bei Akkreditierung)

• Ablauf: Es finden Workshops statt, in denen die Teilnehmenden konkrete Ziele und Massnahmen ausarbeiten. Anschliessend findet von 17:15 bis 17:45 Uhr die erstmalige Unterzeichnung der “Deklaration der Diversität und Inklusion in der Schweiz” im Plenum statt.

Mit dabei sind 26 prägende Persönlichkeiten mit Know-how und Passion im Bereich Diversität und Inklusion, wie z.B. der Schwinger Curdin Orlik, Berner Stadtpräsident Alec von Graffenried, General Manager Estée Lauder Schweiz Maike Kiessling oder das Schweizer Model Manuela Frey, die gemeinsam mit den Initiant:innen Michel Rudin, Christoph Stühn und Christiane Bisanzio eine neue Ära für Diversität und Inklusion einläuten. Die vollständige Teilnehmerliste finden Sie hier.

“Zur Umsetzung von Diversität und Inklusion braucht es alle Menschen, die aus verschiedenen Perspektiven am gleichen Strang ziehen – denn ich bin überzeugt, dass gelebte Vielfalt positive Auswirkungen auf die Schweizer Gesellschaft hat,” so Michel Rudin, Co-Founder Swiss Diversity Plattform.

Akkreditierung :

Bitte melden Sie sich bis spätestens am 15. März 2022 per Rückmail (christine@ferrisbuehler.com) oder telefonisch unter 056 544 61 65 an und teilen Sie uns eventuelle Interviewwünsche mit einzelnen Teilnehmenden mit.

Wir freuen uns, wenn Sie Teil dieses wichtigen Ereignisses für die Schweizer Gesellschaft sein möchten.

Herzliche Grüsse

Christine Bohn

i.A. Swiss Diversity

Ferris Bühler Communications GmbHStadtturmstrasse 8 CH-5400 Baden, SwitzerlandTel. +41 56 209 15 15Direct +41 56 544 61 65 christine@ferrisbuehler.com‍www.ferrisbuehler.com

Swiss Diversity. Für mehr Diversität und Inklusion. (2022). Persönlich Magazin

«Als erste Kommunikationsagentur hat Ferris Bühler Communications die Diversity-Deklaration unterzeichnet.»

Swiss Diversity setzt sich für mehr Vielfalt und bessere Inklusion in der Schweiz ein. Die Storytellingagentur Ferris Bühler Communications verschreibt sich ebenfalls diesem Ziel und arbeitet mit der Plattform zusammen, um die Botschaften und Massnahmen der Organisation einer breiten Öffentlichkeit bekannt zu machen. Zum Startschuss der Kooperation unterschrieb Agenturinhaber Ferris Bühler die «Deklaration der Diversität und Inklusion in der Schweiz», die am Montag in einem Workshop in Bern mit rund 30 Teilnehmenden erarbeitet wurde.

«Inklusive Kommunikation ist nicht mehr aus einem modernen Unternehmensalltag wegzudenken und wir Kommunikationsagenturen müssen zur Sensibilisierung der Firmen beitragen», wird Agenturinhaber Ferris Bühler in einer Mitteilung zitiert. Neben Bühler unterzeichneten weitere Workshop-Teilnehmende die Deklaration, wie Estée Lauder Schweiz, die Allianz Suisse, Coca-Cola Schweiz sowie das Zürcher Kunsthaus, aber auch Persönlichkeiten wie Schwinger Curdin Orlik, Berns Stadtpräsident Alec von Graffenried oder das Schweizer Model Manuela Frey.

Eine Zertifizierung für Unternehmen

Neben der Kommunikation rund um die Deklaration zeigt sich Ferris Bühler Communications auch für die Begleitkommunikation weiterer Massnahmen verantwortlich, zu denen sich Swiss Diversity verpflichtet hat: Die Einführung einer Swiss-Diversity-Zertifizierung für Unternehmen ist der erste Schritt, um die Schweiz weiterhin als Ort der Vielfalt gestalten zu können.

«Die Zertifizierung soll ein Anreiz für Unternehmen sein, sich stetig und ganzheitlich in mehreren Bereichen der Diversität und Inklusion weiterzuentwickeln und zu positionieren», so Simone Müller-Staubli,  Mitbegründerin der Swiss-Diversity-Plattform. Ferris Bühler Communications wird zudem mit einem Kommunikationsworkshop Teil des Zertifizierungsprozesses für die Unternehmen.

«Dank der kommunikativen Unterstützung und dem Mediennetzwerk und Know-how von Ferris Bühler Communications können wir unsere Botschaften in die Schweizer Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft tragen und das Verhalten im internen und externen Geschäftsalltag verändern. Die Schweiz hat ihr Potenzial noch nicht entfaltet», so Müller-Staubli.
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Alle Teilnehmerlnnen des Swiss Diversity Think Tanks

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Swiss Diversity ist eine Plattform, die sich für mehr Diversität und Inklusion in Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft einsetzt. Die Initiative wurde 2021 von den Initianten Michel Rudin und Stephan Lendi sowie Initiantin Simone Müller-Staubli ins Leben gerufen und wird breit durch Persönlichkeiten aus Wirtschaft, Politik, Kultur, Gesellschaft und Wissenschaft unterstützt. (pd/cbe)

Ferris Bühler Communications cooperates with Swiss Diversity. (2022)

On Monday, March 21, 2022, Ferris Bühler Communications was the first communications agency to join other Swiss companies in adopting important milestones for a future with more diversity and inclusion in a declaration.!

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On Monday, March 21, 2022, Ferris Bühler Communications was the first communications agency to join other Swiss companies in adopting important milestones for a future with more diversity and inclusion in a declaration. In cooperation with Swiss Diversity, the Baden-based storytelling agency is supporting the launch of a certification for more diversity in Swiss companies and will be part of the future certification process with a communications workshop.

All information on the cooperation between Swiss Diversity and Ferris Bühler Communications can be found in the media release attached.

We would be very pleased to receive your coverage.

Best regards

Larissa Laudadio

Ferris Bühler Communications GmbHStadtturmstrasse 8CH-5400 Baden,

. +41 56 209 15 15Direkt +41 56 544 61 66larissa@ferrisbuehler.com‍www.ferrisbuehler.c om Further material for download Document: Medienmitteilung Fer~nklusion 22032.do

Companies should be rewarded for diversity. (2022). Femelle.

"Promoting inclusion and diversity in Switzerland - that is the aim of the Swiss Diversity platform. In the future, there will be a certificate for companies that will promote Switzerland as a place of diversity and inclusion. Because there is still some catching up to do.”

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Nicola Forster, Sanija Ameti and Manuela Frey sign the "Declaration of Diversity" © Zvg Swiss Diversity

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In 2022, there will still be strong differences based on gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic origin, nationality and social background. At the Swiss Diversity Think Tank, personalities from the worlds of business, politics, culture and science came together to formulate concrete goals for a better future.

"We are convinced that the exchange on the topic of diversity will not only help society, but also the economy," says Hans-Peter Nehmer, Head of Corporate Communications & Sustainability at Allianz Suisse Insurance Company Ltd.

Companies can apply for the certificate

"Employees with different backgrounds have a positive impact on a company's ability to innovate and therefore on its business success," Nehmer continues. Companies can apply for a Swiss Diversity Certificate. Further measures are to follow.

"Swiss Diversity Think Tank": For an inclusive, diverse Switzerland. (2022). Advertising week m&k.

"On the occasion of the first "Swiss Diversity Think Tank", thirty personalities from business and society issued a declaration calling for a more diverse Switzerland.”

The Declaration for Diversity and Inclusion (Image: Sandra Blaser)

Diversity and inclusion in Switzerland are topics that still need to be addressed in 2022. After all, there are still major differences based on gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic origin and nationality, religion and ideology, disability and social background. The Swiss Diversity Think Tank, which took place in Bern for the first time, is the first think tank with personalities from the worlds of business, politics, culture, society, religion and science who are committed to a better future with concrete goals and measures.

A declaration for diversity and inclusion

Well-known personalities met at the first "Swiss Diversity Think Tank" on Monday, March 21, 2022: Wrestler Curdin Orlik, Bern's mayor Alec von Graffenried, General Manager of Estée Lauder Switzerland Maike Kiessling and Swiss model Manuela Frey joined initiators Michel Rudin, Christoph Stuehn and Christiane Bisanzio to draw up and adopt the "Declaration of Diversity and Inclusion in Switzerland". "For Switzerland to become a place of diversity in the future, we need to implement all the different diversity and inclusion categories in our society, recognize their development potential and put them into practice," says Michel Rudin, Vice President of "Swiss Diversity".

Well-known Swiss opinion leaders commit to

After the Mayor of Bern, Alec von Graffenried, had welcomed the representatives and initiators, short, inspiring words from them followed. Initiator and deputy director of the Kunsthaus Zürich, Christoph Stuehn, said: "Diversity and inclusion must also play an even more important role in culture, or rather in our culture - as a mirror of our society and a friction surface for dealing with our human existence". And so different perspectives came together, including those from the cultural sector. Representatives from business, politics, society and science were also present. By signing the "Declaration of Diversity and Inclusion in Switzerland", all those present agreed to be an official voice in their industry. They are therefore putting their name to the promotion of diversity and inclusion in Switzerland.

All participants in front of the signed Declaration for Diversity and Inclusion at the Swiss Diversity Think Tank (Photo: Sandra Blaser).

Big, bigger, biggest: the think tank's visions

After the ceremonial signing of the declaration, the participants retired again to work out and record the individual goals and measures of each person. Hans-Peter Nehmer, Head of Corporate Communications & Sustainability at Allianz Suisse Insurance Company Ltd, explained: "We are convinced that the exchange on the topic of diversity helps society and the economy to move forward. Employees with different backgrounds have a positive impact on the innovative capacity of companies and thus on their business success".

Swiss wrestler Curdin Orlik wants to "normalize homosexuality in sport" and Daniela Frau, Diversity Manager at ZHAW SML, wants to ensure that "there is a more intensive exchange between students and companies to promote diversity and inclusion" in the future. In addition to the individual goals, the initiators Michel Rudin, Simone Müller-Staubli and Stephan Lendi will also initiate socially and corporately relevant measures on behalf of the "Swiss Diversity Think Tank".

New diversity certificate

The first is the development of a Swiss Diversity Certificate for which companies can apply. "The aim is to create an incentive for companies to continuously and holistically develop and position themselves in several areas of diversity and inclusion," explains Simone Müller-Staubli, co-founder of the Swiss Diversity Platform. "It is important to us to involve Swiss society directly in shaping our future and our coexistence. That's why we want to launch an online petition every year that allows us to give thousands of people a say and a say on the seven core topics," says Michel Rudin, Co-Founder of the Swiss Diversity Platform.

Curdin Orlik and EuroGames 2023 sign diversity declaration. (2022). Team Magazine.

"The first "Swiss Diversity Think Tank" took place in Bern with companies such as Estée Lauder, Swisscom and Coca-Cola”

30 representatives from politics, business, culture and sport signed a declaration in Bern in favour of a future with more diversity and inclusion. Among them: wrestler Curdin Orlik and the EuroGames Bern association.

With a declaration for diversity and inclusion, companies and organisations want to work towards a more equal Switzerland. On 21 March, 30 personalities took part in the first "Swiss Diversity Think Tank", which aims to promote diversity in areas such as gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic origin and nationality. Curdin Orlik, who completed his Coming-out als erster professioneller Schwinger feierte, and the EuroGames Bern association represented the LGBTIQ community.

After an opening speech by the Mayor of Bern, Alec von Graffenried, the participants discussed topics and challenges that arise in their everyday lives in the area of diversity and inclusion. By ceremonially signing the declaration, the representatives pledged to promote diversity in their field of activity in the best possible way and to create greater equality of opportunity.

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30 representatives from politics, business, sport and culture signed the declaration. (Image: Swiss Diversity/Sandra Blaser)

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Curdin Orlik emphasised that he wants to "normalise homosexuality in sport". For Greg Zwygart, Head of Sport at the EuroGames Bern 2023, it is role models like Orlik who contribute to a rethink in society. "Queer people are not visible enough in sport," he says. Some sports marginalise people because of their gender identity. In other sports, there is a hostile climate that causes athletes to hide or even suppress their sexuality. "The EuroGames Bern 2023 will make queer athletes visible and break down prejudices," says Zwygart. The EuroGames are Europe's largest LGBTIQ sporting event and will be held in the federal city from 26 to 29 July 2023 (MANNSCHAFT berichtete). Sports such as badminton, volleyball, dance and football are planned, which are open to all ability levels.

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Large companies such as Estée Lauder, Swisscom and Coca-Cola also took part in the "Swiss Diversity Think Tank". "We are convinced that dialogue on the topic of diversity not only helps society, but also the economy," says Hans-Peter Nehmer, Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainability at Allianz Suisse, "Employees with different backgrounds have a positive impact on the innovative capacity of companies and thus on their business success.”

Behind the organisation of the "Swiss Diversity Think Tank" is the Swiss Diversity Platform, which also organises the «Swiss Diversity Award Night» is being organised. The founders include Stephan Lendi, Simone Müller-Staubli and Michel Rudin, Co-President of Pink Cross.

Another Swiss Diversity project is the development of a certificate to recognise companies for their commitment to diversity and inclusion. "This is intended to incentivise companies to continuously and holistically develop and position themselves in several areas of diversity and inclusion," explained Simone Müller-Staubli.

With the Swiss LGBTI label, there is already a certificate that allows companies to in dealing with LGBTIQ employees labelled. In June 2021, 18 companies and organisations received the label (MANNSCHAFT reported).

Melanie Winiger presents the Swiss Diversity Awards 2021 (2021)

(Bern)(PPS) The Swiss Diversity Awards team is delighted to announce that Melanie Winiger will host the Swiss Diversity Awards 2021. The actress was already a presenter at the awards in 2020. The former Miss Switzerland will host the evening and welcome the laudators and winners on stage.

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Swiss Diversity Awards(Bern)(PPS) The Swiss Diversity Awards team is delighted to announce that Melanie Winiger will host the Swiss Diversity Awards 2021. The actress was already a presenter at the awards in 2020. The former Miss Switzerland will host the evening and welcome the laudators and winners on stage.

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The Swiss Diversity Awards will be presented for the third time on 4 September 2021 in the Kursaal Bern. The nominees have now been announced. The categories are Arts & Education, Sport, Disability, Politics, LGBT+, Equality, Entertainment and the Allianz Lifetime Award.

CATEGORIES AND NOMINEES

Nominated in the Arts & Education category: the Wert-Voll association, which helps young people with special challenges to find an apprenticeship with support, and the Maxim Integrations-Theater in Zurich.

Fabienne Peter (EHC Basel ice hockey player), Wanja Greuel (CEO of BSC Young Boys) and Marco Lehmann (basketball player) have been nominated for the Sports Award.

The following organisations have been nominated in the disability category insieme21.ch, promembro.ch and hearing aid designer Sophie Willener

Kathrin Bertschy, Yvonne Feri and Maya Graf are nominated in the Politics category.

The nominees for the LGBT+ Award are David Reichlin (Co-President of Pink Cross) and the organisations Queeramnesty Switzerland and the ABQ school project.

Nominated for the Equality Award are the men's refuge ZwuscheHalt, politician Susanne Vincenz Stauffacher and the magazine Annabelle.

AdemessiTv, presenter Gülsha Adilji and actress Rachel Braunschweig have been nominated for the Entertainment Award.

The Allianz Lifetime Award will not be announced until 4 September.

THE MOTIVATION OF SWISS DIVERSITY AWARDS

As an association, the Swiss Diversity Award aims to honour people and organisations for their work in the area of diversity and inclusion. The focus is on recognising and promoting equal opportunities for people of different ethnic groups, genders, sexual orientations, skin colours, national origins, ages, disabilities or religions. Press contact:

Swiss Diversity Awards

Monbijoustrasse 73

Postfach

3001 Bern

Stephan Lendi, Newbury Medien & Kommunikation GmbH

medien @ swissdiversityawards.ch

Tel.. +41 79 501 56 59

On our own behalf: annabelle is nominated for the Swiss Diversity Award. (2021).

"The nominees for the Swiss Diversity Awards have been announced. Prizes for diversity and inclusion will be awarded in eight categories on 4 September 2021. annabelle is nominated in the Equality category.”

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The nominees for the Swiss Diversity Awards have been announced. Prizes for diversity and inclusion will be awarded in eight categories on 4 September 2021. annabelle is nominated in the Equality category.

The Swiss Diversity Awards will be presented for the third time on 4 September 2021 at the Kursaal Bern. The categories include Art & Education, Sport, Disability, Politics, LGBT+, Equality, Entertainment and the Allianz Lifetime Award. annabelle is nominated in the Equality category together with Susanne Vincenz-Stauffacher and the Zwüschehalt association.

The jury of the Swiss Diversity Awards is made up of representatives from business, politics, entertainment, NGOs, art and culture and stands for more diversity and inclusion in Switzerland with its social commitment. The jury includes Bruno Barth (Director of the Special Olympics), Christiane Bisanzio (Diversity & Inclusion Manager JTI), Vanessa Grand (singer), Henry Hohmann (art historian and co-founder of Transgender Network Switzerland), Hans-Peter Nehmer (Allianz Switzerland), Gudrun Sander (HSG), Christoph Stühn (Kunsthaus Zürich).

Recognising and promoting equal opportunities

As an association, the Swiss Diversity Award aims to honour people and organisations for their work in the field of diversity and inclusion. The focus is on recognising and promoting equal opportunities for people of different ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, skin colours, national origins, ages, disabilities and religions.

We are delighted about the nomination. Hier for more information about the Award Night and the nominees in all categories.

Swiss Diversity Award. These are the winners. (2021). Personal Magazine

The awards ceremony was held for the third time on Saturday in the Kursaal Bern.

It took place on Saturday: The third Swiss Diversity Award Night. Prizes for diversity and inclusion were awarded - once again at the Kursaal Bern.

And these are the winners:

Art & Education: Association Wert-Voll

The Wert-Voll association (Hotel/Restaurant Greuterhof, Islikon, Gottlieber Krone) is being honoured for its commitment to young people with personal disabilities who are unable to find an apprenticeship. the association creates supervised apprenticeships in its own businesses and enables young people to pursue a regular career and life path. Renato Blättler: "We are overjoyed that our commitment is recognised not only in the canton of Thurgau, but also beyond the canton's borders.”

Sport: Basketball player Marco Lehmann

Professional basketball player Marco Lehmann wins the Swiss Diversity Award in the Sport category. "He is a role model and role model in professional sport. He shows that sport is about performance and that everyone can be part of it, regardless of their sexual orientation," says laudator Bruno Barth.

Disability: Jewellery designer Sophie Mia Willener

Sophie Mia Willener designs hearing aids that can be seen and heard as jewellery. "Can you see me hearing you?" is the name of the designer and student's project.

Politics: Maya Graf, Member of the Council of States, Greens BL

Maya Graf is honoured for her commitment to women in Switzerland. She is passionate and committed in her calls for a better work-life balance, parental leave and individual taxation, effective measures against violence and a rejection of gender stereotypes and discrimination.

LGBT+: ABQ school project

The ABQ school visits enable young people to have direct and open encounters with queer people. These personal encounters create the opportunity for open dialogue and the elimination of reservations and prejudices.

Equal rights: Association for equality

The Zwüschehalt association runs a men's refuge and offers men and children protection from domestic violence by women. In contrast to women's shelters, men's shelters usually have to manage without subsidies.

Entertainment: AdemessiTV

AdemessiTV is a young YouTube and Instagram channel. The channel is run by Jan Löning, presenter and video creator, and Yanick Proamer, VFX artist. The two have been online with their programme for almost two years now. They mostly make short comedy videos on a wide variety of topics. The videos are not only funny, but also encourage reflection and in-depth discourse.

Allianz Lifetime Award: Doris Gisler Truog

With her campaigns and commitment, Doris Gisler Truog made a significant contribution to the introduction of women's suffrage and greater diversity in the media world. Even at the age of 93, the grand dame of Swiss advertising is far from tired of campaigning for equal rights.

"With the Allianz Lifetime Award, we would like to honour Ms Gisler Truog for her tireless commitment and courage. It takes people like her to stand up for others. We at Allianz have also been committed to diversity and equality for years," says Thomas Wegmann, Head of Market Management, Allianz Suisse. Petra Dreyfus accepted the award on behalf of Doris Gisler Truog. The "Advertiser of the Year 2019" is also a strong woman at the head of a large advertising agency that is committed to equal opportunities, as detailed in a press release.

The motivation behind the Swiss Diversity Awards

As an association, the Swiss Diversity Award aims to honour people and organisations for their work in the field of diversity and inclusion. The focus is on recognising and promoting equal opportunities for people of different ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, skin colours, national origins, ages, disabilities and religions. (pd/cbe)

Ferris Bühler Communications communicates for and cooperates with Swiss Diversity

Swiss Diversity is committed to more diversity and better inclusion in Switzerland. The storytelling agency Ferris Bühler Communications is also committed to this goal and works together with the platform

Swiss Diversity is committed to more diversity and better inclusion in Switzerland. The storytelling agency Ferris Bühler Communications is also committed to this goal and is working with the platform to make the organisation's messages and measures known to the general public. To kick off the collaboration, agency owner Ferris Bühler signed the "Declaration of Diversity and Inclusion in Switzerland", which was drawn up in a workshop in Bern on Monday, 21 March with around 30 participants.

In addition to Bühler, other workshop participants signed the declaration, including Estée Lauder Switzerland, Allianz Suisse, Coca-Cola Switzerland and the Zurich Kunsthaus, as well as well-known personalities such as wrestler Curdin Orlik, Bern's mayor Alec von Graffenried and Swiss model Manuela Frey. "Inclusive communication has become an integral part of modern corporate life and we communication agencies must contribute to raising awareness among companies," says Bühler.

In addition to the communication surrounding the declaration, Ferris Bühler Communications is also responsible for the accompanying communication of other measures to which Swiss Diversity has committed itself: The introduction of Swiss Diversity certification for companies is the first step towards continuing to shape Switzerland as a place of diversity. The agency will also be part of the certification process with a communications workshop.

"The certification is intended as an incentive for companies to continuously and holistically develop and position themselves in several areas of diversity and inclusion," explains Simone Müller-Staubli, co-founder of the Swiss Diversity Platform. "Switzerland has not yet realised its potential.”

These are the nominees for the Swiss Diversity Awards 2021

"There's still a month and a half to go until the award ceremony in Bern.”

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The nominees for the Swiss Diversity Awards have been announced. Prizes for diversity and inclusion will be awarded in eight categories in September.

The Swiss Diversity Awards will be presented for the third time on 4 September 2021 in the Kursaal Bern. The nominees have now been announced: They will be honoured in the categories of Art & Education, Sport, Disability, Politics, LGBT+, Equality and Entertainment; there is also the Allianz Lifetime Award.

Categories and nominees

David Reichlin (Co-President of Pink Cross) and the organisations Queeramnesty Switzerland and the ABQ school project have been nominated for the LGBT+ Award.

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The nominees for the Equality Award are the ZwüscheHalt men's refuge, politician Susanne Vincenz Stauffacher and Annabelle magazine. The nominees in the Art & Education category are: Verein Wert-Voll, which helps young people with special challenges to find apprenticeships with support, and the Maxim Integrations-Theater in Zurich. The nominees for the Sports Award are trans ice hockey player Fabienne Peter (EHC Basel), Wanja Greuel (CEO BSC Young Boys) and Marco Lehmann (basketball player): Lehmann came out as gay at the beginning of the year

(MANNSCHAFT berichtete).

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The nominees in the Disability category are: The organisations insieme21.ch, promembro.ch and hearing aid designer Sophie Willener.

The nominees in the Politics category are Kathrin Bertschy (who already received the Tolerantia Award in 2018 (MANNSCHAFT reported), Yvonne Feri and Maya Graf.

The nominees for the Entertainment Award are AdemessiTv, presenter Gülsha Adilji and actress Rachel Braunschweig.

The Allianz Lifetime Award will not be announced until 4 September.

The jury of the Swiss Diversity Awards consists of representatives from business, politics, entertainment, NGOs, art and culture. With its social commitment, the jury stands for more diversity and inclusion in Switzerland and is made up as follows: Bruno Barth (Director of the Special Olympics), Christiane Bisanzio Diversity & Inclusion Manager JTI), Vanessa Grand (singer), Henry Hohmann (Transgender Personality), Hans-Peter Nehmer (Allianz Switzerland), Gudrun Sander (HSG), Christoph Stühn (Kunsthaus Zürich).

Last year, the defence company RUAG International was one of the main partners of the Swiss Diversity Awards. Not everyone liked that (MANNSCHAFT reported).

Inclusion has a long tradition at Coca-Cola. Personal Magazine. (2021).

«For decades, Coca-Cola has championed diversity and inclusion with iconic advertising campaigns. There is a global Diversity and Inclusion Group, we are a proud partner of World Pride and have been partners of the Swiss Diversity Awards in Switzerland together with Coca-Cola HBC since the beginning.»

“Companies should reflect the diversity of society,” says Michael Willeke, Integrated Marketing Experience Director for Coca-Cola Europe. (Image: Coca-Cola/Gero Breloer)

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MR. WILLEKE, WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO YOU?For me personally, the term stands for a principle: that every person is valued and accepted, regardless of individual differences, lifestyles or attitudes. That we can lead our lives exactly as we wish and would like to.

HOW CLOSE IS OUR SOCIETY TO THIS IDEAL?We have made great strides in Europe and other western countries. Liberalization took place, which led to more openness and tolerance and enabled ways of life that were previously unacceptable or even forbidden. We should consistently continue on this path and continue to work actively for a diverse and inclusive culture in which the differences between us humans are seen as an opportunity. This applies equally to society and to a company.

WHAT CAN A COMPANY LIKE COCA-COLA DO TO PROMOTE THIS IDEAL?The company is a place where different people can come together and realize ideas and projects together. A company should value this diversity, because the different backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking allow us all and the company to learn and grow. At Coca-Cola, we have a global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy that encapsulates how together we can create a better future for all, create equal opportunities and bring people together at work and in society.

«Coca-Cola is a brand that is more than 135 years old and has always stood for diversity»

TO WHAT EXTENT IS THIS A REALITY AT COCA-COLA TODAY?Coca-Cola is a brand that is more than 135 years old and has always stood for, even symbolized, diversity. For decades, our brand has stood for promoting social change with inclusive messages and creating awareness for equal opportunities, acceptance and respect. This often required a lot of courage. The company was already supporting the causes of the Martin Luther King movement during the American civil rights movement in the 1960s, for example with the famous advertising poster "Boys on a Bench" with young people of different skin colors sitting together on a bench and drinking Coca-Cola .

A LOT OF TIME HAS PASSED SINCE THEN. WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY?As already mentioned, inclusion has a long tradition at Coca-Cola and is an important part of the company and its employees. Our commitment goes far beyond marketing and communication. We were one of the first companies to appoint a woman to our board of directors and had a “woman of color” as a brand ambassador as early as 1955. The Rainbow network has been in existence in Germany since 2014 and supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. There is a global Diversity and Inclusion Group, we are a proud partner of World Pride and in Switzerland we have been a partner of the Swiss Diversity Awards together with Coca-Cola HBC from the very beginning. But the same applies to us as to society: We have achieved a lot, but have not yet reached our goal.

TO WHAT EXTENT CAN A COMPANY BE A PIONEER OF CHANGE? OR IS IT ONLY REACTING TO CHANGES IN SOCIETY?Proximity to society is very important for the success of a company, because it is part of it. We at Coca-Cola have always done this very well. But, and I think this is very important: the fact that we are committed to diversity within the company and in public is not a reaction to a trend. Rather, it was and is a core part of our brand that is currently receiving a lot of attention.

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Manuela Frey: First couple appearance with footballer Hoarau! Nau.ch. (2021)

«Manuela Frey und Sion-Kicker Guillaume Hoarau sind seit einem Jahr liiert. Nun zeigten sich die Turteltauben erstmals gemeinsam bei den «Swiss Diverstiy Awards».»

The most important facts in brief

• Aargau supermodel Manuela Frey and Sion star Guillaume Hoarau are a couple.

• The two recently made their love official.

• Now the lovebirds appeared together for the first time at the "Swiss Diverstiy Awards".

The Swiss Diversity Awards were presented at the Kursaal Bern on Saturday. Prizes are awarded for inclusion and diversity.

Tamy Glauser and Melanie Winiger at the "Swiss Diverstiy Awards". - Claudio Kernen / zvg

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Alongside "Bauer, single, sucht" presenter Marco Fritsche (45) and model Tamy Glauser (36): Manuela Frey (24) and Sion footballer Guillaume Hoarau (37).

It is the first joint appearance of the top model and the footballer.

Model Manuela Frey at the "Swiss Diversity Awards". - Claudio Kernen / Zvg

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The two recently made their love official. In an interview with "Glückspost", the Aargau top model gushed: "It's true. We've been together for a year and are very happy."

And: Frey lives partly with her parents in Brugg AG and partly with her boyfriend in Sion VS.

Melanie Winiger is hosting this year's Swiss Diversity Awards.

"The Swiss Diversity Awards will be presented in Bern on September 4. Actress Melanie Winiger will host the show. We present the nominees.”

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That's the point

Swiss actress Melanie Winiger (42) will host the Swiss Diversity Awards this year.

• The awards will be presented on September 4 at the Kursaal in Bern.

• The nominees are individuals and organizations that are committed to greater diversity and inclusion in society. "Through their activities, tasks and commitment, they stand up for the concerns and visibility of other people," say the organizers.

• You can find out who has been nominated this year and why in the photo gallery above.

The Swiss Diversity Awards will be presented for the third time on September 4 at the Kursaal in Bern. The awards are presented to people and organizations that stand for diversity and integration. "The focus is on the recognition and promotion of equal opportunities for people of different ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, skin colors, national origins, ages, disabilities or religions," say the organizers.

These are the nominees

Two or three people and organizations are nominated in each of the eight award categories: Art & Education, Sport, Disability, Politics, LGBT+, Equality, Entertainment and the Allianz Lifetime Award. It is now clear who they are and why they have been nominated (see photo gallery above).

The organizers of the awards explain their selection as follows: "The nominees are committed to promoting diversity and greater inclusion in society in Switzerland. Through their activities, tasks and commitment, they stand up for the concerns and visibility of other people."

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This year's ceremony will be hosted by Swiss actress Melanie Winiger (42). She was already a presenter at the awards in 2020.

Professional basketball player wins Swiss Diversity Award

The Swiss Diversity Awards took place in Bern on Saturday in the presence of association president Tamy Glauser. These people were able to take home an award.

That's the point

• The Swiss Diversity Awards took place on Saturday evening in the Kursaal Bern.

• It was the third edition of the awards.

• We summarize who took home a prize.

The Swiss Diversity Awards took place for the third time on Saturday evening. Guests such as beauty influencer Brian Havarie (21), model Manuela Frey (24), association president Tamy Glauser (36) accompanied by presenter Sylwina Spiess (32) and Melanie Winiger (42), the host of the evening, arrived at the Kursaal in Bern.

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During a vegan gala dinner, winners were announced in eight different categories who are committed to diversity and inclusion in Switzerland.

The winners of the evening

"Art & Education": The eastern Swiss association Wert-Voll accompanies young people with increased support needs and provides apprenticeships in four of its own companies in a socio-pedagogical setting with coaching."Sport": The Bülach professional basketball player Marco Lehmann (27), who came out as gay at the beginning of the year.

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"Disability": Lucerne-based jewelry designer Sophie Mia Willener, who blurs the line between hearing aid and accessory for her project "Can you see me hearing you?".

"Politics": Basel Green politician Maya Graf (59), who is committed to reconciling work and family life and combating gender stereotypes."LGBT+": The Bernese school project ABQ, which visits schools and educates people about LGBTQI issues. "Equality": The Zwüschehalt association, which offers men and fathers and their children protection from domestic violence.

"Entertainment": The YouTube channel AdemessiTV by Jan Löning and Yanick Proamer. The two encourage debate with short comedy videos."Allianz Lifetime Award": Doris Gisler Truog (93), former head of an advertising agency, contributed to the introduction of women's suffrage with her campaigns.

Sir Mary and Allianz ensure a prominent role reversal

Allianz Suisse is the main sponsor of the Swiss Diversity Awards. The insurer is also committed to inclusion beyond the diversity campaign. Its projects for diversity in the workplace range from its own LGBTIQ+ networks to the inclusion of people with disabilities and the career advancement of female talent.‍

50 years after the introduction of women's suffrage, Allianz Suisse would like to know what the situation is regarding equal treatment of the sexes in everyday life. Does the so-called women's or men's bonus still exist? Are the other sex given more authority in certain areas?

With the help of voice distortion technology, a recording studio and around three dozen phone calls, Allianz and Sir Mary got to the bottom of this question. Theagency found the perfect protagonistsin presentersMelanie Winiger and Marco Fritsche, as both like to break with traditional gender roles anyway.

The result is a six-minute mix of entertainment and awareness-raising, which aims to make an important area of Allianz Suisse's existing commitment to diversity tangible for the online community.

A different kind of role reversal

Driven by the question of how it feels to be perceived as a different gender, the protagonists went through three different challenges using a voice distortion device. The tasks were based on common female and male stereotypes in the areas of humor, patience and competence. Among other things, the two had to test which gender could make the people on the other end of the line laugh faster. The trick: the moderators themselves did not know whether they were conducting the conversation in a male or female voice. In eight out of ten cases, Winiger and Fritsche were unable to determine the reactions to their calls by gender. "It was surprising for me because I had taken one or two preconceived ideas with me into the experiment," they concluded.

Innovative technology and relaxed narrative form

Filming took place in the heart of Zurich at Jingle Jungle, whose recording studio was quickly converted into a TV studio and equipped with the appropriate technology. Live, minimalist setting, without script and real reactions was the motto. Sir Mary's approach was to present content in an unagitated and documentary way. Nani Nold, Diversity, Inclusive & Work Well Manager at Allianz Suisse, sees the advantages of this type of agenda setting for gender issues: "Even today, gender inequality is still topical and equal opportunities in work and everyday life should be on our agenda. With the experiment, we are addressing the topic in an authentic and entertaining way and raising awareness."

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Allianz's commitment to diversity

Allianz Suisse is the main sponsor of the Swiss Diversity Awards. The insurer is also committed to inclusion beyond the diversity campaign. Its projects for diversity in the workplace range from its own LGBTIQ+ networks to the inclusion of people with disabilities and the career advancement of female talent. The insurer was even awarded the "Edge Asses" label for its commitment to gender equality. The Voice Swap film is now running on Instagram and Facebook.

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Yvonne Feri is nominated for the Swiss Diversity Award

Aargau SP National Councillor Yvonne Feri has been nominated for the Swiss Diversity Award in the "Politics" category, which will be presented on September 4. Yvonne Feri is committed to helping the disadvantaged.

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The Swiss Diversity Awards association aims to promote diversity and inclusion in all its forms. The focus is on safeguarding and promoting one of the pillars of human rights, which includes these two values. To this end, an annual event was created to honor people and organizations in their work and activities that have championed diversity and inclusion.

A woman from Aargau has also been nominated in the Politics category: Yvonne Feri, 55, SP National Councillor from Wettingen. By nominating her for the Diversity Award, the association is recognizing Feri's work as President of the Swiss Child Protection Foundation, Managing Director of the Freedom and Human Rights Foundation and President of the Association for Social Justice.

Yvonne Feri comments on her commitment to children:

"As President of the Board of Trustees of Child Protection Switzerland, I want to work with my team to be a strong and courageous voice for the youngest in our country. Against violence at home, against online violence, against child trafficking and for children's rights."

As Managing Director of the Freedom and Human Rights Foundation, she would make the voices of those who are ignored by society heard and, as President of the Association for Social Justice, those who are stigmatized

Also nominated in the Politics category are Maya Graf (SP Member of the Council of States for Baselland) and Kathrin Bertschy (GLP National Councillor for Bern). (az)

Yvonne Feri nominated for the Swiss Diversity Award 2021

Our Foundation Board President Yvonne Feri has been nominated for the Swiss Diversity Awards 2021 in the Politics category. We congratulate Yvonne Feri on her nomination and thank her for her commitment to children in Switzerland.

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Our Foundation Board President Yvonne Feri has been nominated for the Swiss Diversity Awards 2021 in the Politics category. The Swiss Diversity Award aims to recognize people and organizations for their work in the field of diversity and inclusion. We congratulate Yvonne Feri on her nomination and thank her for her commitment to children in Switzerland.

SWISS DIVERSITY AWARD

At the Swiss Diversity Gala, the Würth Group Switzerland was presented with the Sport Award for its commitment to Special Olympics Switzerland.

The Swiss Diversity Award is an association under the patronage of Pink Cross. Its aim is to promote diversity and inclusion in all its forms. To this end, an event was created to honor people and organizations in their work and activities that have made a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The first Swiss Diversity Award Gala took place at the end of September and brought a wide variety of people from politics, business and entertainment into contact with the award winners. Around 350 guests attended the presentation of the twelve awards, which were presented in various categories.

Alongside Helsana and Erima, the Würth Group Switzerland was nominated for the award in the Sport category. And we are delighted to announce that we have won this award! We were honored for our commitment to Special Olympics Switzerland, which we have been involved in since 2012. The award is endowed with prize money of CHF 1,000. We will use this money to support a team or some individual athletes from SOSWI, for example with a training camp or new equipment.

Andrea Frei and Catia Tschuor, both Würth Sponsoring, accepted the award on behalf of the Würth Group Switzerland.

Professional basketball player wins Swiss Diversity Award

The Swiss Diversity Awards will be presented for the third time in Bern on September 4, 2021. The show will be hosted by Swiss actress Melanie Winiger (42). The nominees are... Sports Award: The nominee is EHC Basel ice hockey player Fabienne Peter, who was the first trans woman to play in a Swiss ice hockey league in fall 2018. Also…

Frey and Hoarau appear as a couple for the first time

Manuela Frey (3rd from right) and Guillaume Hoarau (2nd from right) at this year's Swiss Diversity Awards in Bern.

Manuela Frey (3rd from right) and Guillaume Hoarau (2nd from right) at this year's Swiss Diversity Awards in Bern*.Florian Mo/Swiss Diversity Awards*

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There was long speculation, long speculation: are they or aren't they? An intimate embrace between top model Manuela Frey, 24, and YB legend Guillaume Hoarau, 37, after last year's football cup final in Bern fueled the rumor mill. Then, exactly one year later, the Aargau native clarified the situation: "It's true," she says of her liaison with Hoarau. "We've been together for a year and are very happy." Switzerland had a new dream couple.

Hoarau now plays for FC Sion, making Frey a Valaisan by choice, at least temporarily. She lives partly with him in Sion and partly in her parents' house in Brugg AG, the model told "Glückspost". However, the "Switzerland's next Topmodel" presenter did not want to reveal any more, even when asked by Schweizer Illustrierte. How and where she and Hoarau met, whether she helped him move from Thun to Valais last summer and how they spend their free time together remains her secret. There have also been no pictures of either the model or the footballer together on their Instagram accounts.

‍Now, however, the two lovers officially appeared in public as a couple for the first time last weekend. Frey and Hoarau attended the Swiss Diversity Awards in Bern and stood in front of the camera together with model Tamy Glauser and influencer Sylwina Spiess. Later in the evening, during the gala, Frey also had the honor of presenting one of the coveted awards.

With Guillaume, it's something more serious than before

First public appearance as a couple: Manuela Frey (3rd from right) and Guillaume Hoarau (2nd from right) at this year's Swiss Diversity Awards in Bern.

Floating on cloud nine: Top model Manuela Frey*.Instagram/manuelatatjana*

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Model and presenter Manuela Frey: on a high. Things are going well in love with footballer Guillaume Hoarau and she is currently in front of the camera with her TV show "Switzerland's next Topmodel". Now the 24-year-old reveals what's next for her career and whether moving in with her new boyfriend is already on the cards.

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Things are going really well for top model Manuela Frey, 24. She has been happily dating footballer Guillaume Hoarau, 37, for a year and the third season of her TV show "Switzerland's next Topmodel" has just started. On the show, Frey acts as an experienced model mom in her search for young talent and provides her pupils with advice and support. But compared to the real modeling job, it's nothing, says the 24-year-old in the SRF social magazine "Gesichter und Geschichten","there they just look you in the face and say 'thank you, bye, we don't want you', you have to deal with that".

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Frey herself has started to see the modeling business a little bit, as she admits to presenter Nicole Berchtold: "I've been doing it for nine years now and I still like it, it's always been a dream job of mine. But of course, I know I can't do it until I'm forty. At some point you just get it in your blood and know exactly: I'm going to do this shoot and strike a few poses."

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A flying start at the age of 15

Frey started her modeling career after winning the "Elite Model Look" at the tender age of 15 and is now right at the top. A lot has changed in recent years, the Aargau native sums up. "You used to have to start young so that you could have a long, steep career, but today it's okay to start modeling at 22 because people are more interested in personalities and want to know what else you do in life - whether it's studying psychology or making music. Customers are more interested in you.”

Frey has since given up her apartment in New York - and she won't be attending this year's Fashion Week either. However, Frey has no intention of giving up her career on the catwalk. She's just putting out feelers. "I've fallen in love with Switzerland all over again, I left very young and really grew up in New York. It was a cool time, I got to experience a lot. But now I'm a woman and I want to look more to the future. But I'm not going to stop modeling, don't worry!" Frey, who has also trained as a nutritionist and real estate agent, sees her future primarily in show business. "I like to talk and I like to entertain. I'm interested in presenting more.”

First public appearance as a couple: Manuela Frey (3rd from right) and Guillaume Hoarau (2nd from right) at this year's Swiss Diversity Awards in Bern.

Florian Mo/Swiss Diversity Awards

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Frey is still reticent about his love for YB legend Hoarau. "I normally always wait and don't go to the press to make a statement in the first two months, but I thought it's been over a year now and something more serious than before."

She doesn't reveal much more, including how and where the two met. Are there any plans to move in together? "I'm often with him in Sion and in Zurich for work. But I'm used to traveling with two suitcases from modeling."

Diversity is celebrated for the second time at the Swiss Diversity Award Night

The Swiss Diversity Award Night will take place for the second time on Saturday evening. It honours individuals and organizations that are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in Switzerland.

Model Tamy Glauser (l.) is president of the Swiss Diversity Award association, her partner Dominique Rinderkrecht (r.) will host the award ceremony.

(dpo) 22 people, associations, organizations and companies have been nominated for the second edition of the Swiss Diversity Award on Saturday evening. Eight awards will be presented at the Kursaal in Bern in the categories of Art & Education, Sport, Disability, Politics, LGBT+, Equality, Entertainment and Lifetime, as detailed in a press release.

The nominees include Paralympic athletes Abassia Rahmani, Theo Gmür and Fabian Blum, politicians Andri Silberschmidt (DFP) and Mathias Reynard (SP), as well as the Diversity Office of the Swiss Armed Forces.

Speakers include presenters Olivier Borer and Marco Fritsche, performance artist Milo Moiré and actress Melanie Winiger, according to the Swiss Diversity Award press release. The event will be hosted by former Miss Switzerland Dominique Rinderknecht. The Swiss Diversity Award is under the patronage of the gay organization Pink Cross. According to the organization, its aim is to promote "diversity and inclusion in all its forms".

A table with five Tamys would be super-boring

The Swiss Diversity Awards will be presented for the second time next Saturday. President Tamy Glauser reveals what to expect at this year's event.

 
Tamy Glauser at last year's event with Yvonne Apiyo Brändle-Amolo from the SP Zurich (right) and Silvia Meier from the Miah association (3rd from right) . Tamy's friend Dominique Rinderknecht (31, 2nd from right) will host the event on Saturday

That's the point

·         The Swiss Diversity Awards will be presented for the second time on Saturday.

·         Nominees include people who are committed to greater diversity and equal opportunities and politics for greater diversity and equal opportunities. The awards are presented by actress Melanie Winiger and sports presenter Olivier Borer, among others. Winiger and sports presenter Olivier Borer.

·         «Diversity Award»-President Tamy Glauser (35) reveals in an interview who will be honoured at this year's event and what should get things rolling.

Tamy, the dress code for the event on Saturday is "glamorous" and "diverse". What does that mean?

(laughs) The translation is: Come as you like, the main thing is glam.

Why do we need a diversity award in Switzerland?

It's about showing that diversity is a positive thing and helps us all move forward. An image I always have in my head: If I were sitting at a table with five other Tamys, it would be super boring. The more different the characters at my table are, the more exciting the conversation becomes.

Who will be honoured on Saturday?

Among others, those who work in and on our society in the background but are not visible. They are given a platform and honoured for their efforts. But overall, everyone who is committed to diversity.

Do you have a secret nominee crush?

Wow, I have to be diplomatic here. I'm extremely pleased that the film "Female Pleasure" by director Barbara Miller is included.

What does the event ideally set in motion?

Ideally, attendees or spectators are encouraged to become more committed to diversity: to recognise and promote equal opportunities for people of different genders, ethnicities, religions, skin colours and national origins, as well as different ages and people with disabilities.

The nominees have been announced

Andri Silberschmidt and Mathias Reynard as well as the Diversity Office of the Swiss Armed Forces are nominated in the Politics category.

The second Swiss Diversity Award Night will take place on September 5, 2020 in the Kursaal Bern. A wide range of individuals, organizations, associations and companies that are committed to this area will be honoured.

The Paralympic athletes Abassia Rahmani, Theo Gmür and Fabian Blum are nominated in the Sport category. In the Art & Education category, the MODI Lab foundation, the peer-to-peer program Du-bist-Du and children's book author Francesca Sanna.

The Zurich Pride Festival, the Lesbian Organization Switzerland (LOS) and the Transgender Network Switzerland (TGNS) are also nominated in the LGBT+ category. The Disability Award will be presented to the Rossfeld Foundation, Wintegra and Atelier Amiamo. Politicians Andri Silberschmidt and Mathias Reynard and the Diversity Office of the Swiss Armed Forces have been nominated in the Politics category. Helvetia ruft, the Swiss Women Network (SWONET) and WE/MEN have been nominated in the Equality category.

Instagram star Brian Havarie is also nominated in the Entertainment category together with the film Female Pleasure. According to a statement from the organizers, the highlight will be the presentation of the Lifetime Award, which this year will be presented to a well-known personality from the television industry.

Presenters Olivier Borer and Marco Fritsche, performance artist Milo Moiré and actress and model Melanie Winiger will be among the guests at the Award Night.

The award ceremony will be hosted by Dominique Rinderknecht. (pd/eh)

Three para athletes nominated for the Swiss Diversity Award

Recognition for their achievements

Three para athletes have been nominated for the Swiss Diversity Award 2020 in the Sport category:

• Abassia Rahmani, athletics standing

• Theo Gmür, alpine skiing

• Fabian Blum, wheelchair athletics

Abassia Rahmani says of her nomination: "I feel honored to have been nominated. It is a fulfilling feeling when my achievements as an athlete are recognized.

Swiss Diversity Award

The Swiss Diversity Award celebrates and honors the diversity of Switzerland, in which people of different ethnicities, religions, physical disabilities or sexual orientations live. The association, which is under the patronage of "Pink Cross", focuses on the preservation and promotion of diversity. The award honours people and organizations that are committed to diversity and inclusion.

The Swiss Diversity Award will be presented on September 5, 2020 in the Kursaal Bern. At the Swiss Diversity Award Night, 22 nominees will be honored in eight different categories. The highlight is the Life Time Award.

If you would like to attend the presentation of the award in the sports category to one of our athletes, get your ticket now at[https://diversityaward.ch/tickets-2020/.](https://diversityaward.ch/tickets-2020/)

Further information on the program can be found at [https://diversityaward.ch/programm/.](https://diversityaward.ch/programm/)

Abassia Rahmani gewinnt den Siwss Diversity Award

Abassia Rahmani was honored in the sports category, announced by SRF sports presenter Olivier Borer. The 28-year-old is one of the fastest sprinters on blades - as the special racing prostheses are called.

Abassia Rahmani is one of the fastest sprinters on blades.photo: swissparalympic

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The Swiss Diversity Award Night took place for the second time on Saturday evening in the Kursaal Bern. The event honored personalities in various categories who are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in society in Switzerland.

They also actively contribute to a more balanced equality of opportunity, writes the Swiss Diversity Award association in a press release. "Through their work and their appearance, they make a strong case for the visibility of others."

Sprinter on blades

Abassia Rahmani was honored in the sports category, announced by SRF sports presenter Olivier Borer. The 28-year-old is one of the fastest sprinters on blades - as the special racing prostheses are called.

She won the gold medal in the 200 meters at the 2018 European Para Athletics Championships in Berlin. Abassia Rahmani grew up in Wila and now lives in Winterthur. (agy)

Top model Tamy Glauser creates a vegan gala dinner for the Swiss Diversity Award in Bern - the first menu at a Swiss award show to be completely free of animal products.

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From the catwalk to the kitchen: top model Tamy Glauser (35) wields the wooden spoon herself for the Swiss Diversity Awards ceremony. Together with the top chefs at the Kursaal in Bern, Glauser has created a purely vegan menu - the first menu for a Swiss award show that completely dispenses with animal products. "I wanted to offer the guests the best possible vegan dinner that evening and show them how fine and sexy vegan food can be," says Glauser to BLICK. "That's why I put on my chef's coat and helped to develop the menu right from the start."

The president is in the kitchen

The Bernese model is not only responsible for the physical well-being of the guests, but is also the new president of the Swiss Diversity Awards, which is taking place for the second time this Saturday. "There is probably no better word to describe me than 'diverse'," explains the androgynous model, who presents both women's and men's fashion on the catwalk. "It is particularly important to strengthen diversity in a country, because our society benefits from this diversity," says Glauser. "The Swiss Diversity Award recognises and celebrates the diversity of Switzerland, where people of different ethnicities, religions, genders, physical limitations and sexual orientations live."

The event, which is taking place with a strict safety concept due to the coronavirus, will be hosted by Glauser's partner Dominique Rinderknecht (31). "Dominique is a great supporter of diversity and has done a lot for the LGBTQ community as a former Miss Switzerland. What's more, we not only harmonise very well together in our private lives, but also professionally - even though I'm her boss this time," says Glauser with a wink. "And of course she's also my favourite presenter."

"Would probably have become a chef"

Between the honours, the 300 or so guests in the sold-out Kursaal will be entertained with show acts by sports presenter Olivier Borer (38), nude artist Milo Moiré (37) and actress Melanie Winiger (41).

The culinary highlight of the evening will be Glauser's self-created three-course menu, which will include a salad of Sardinian fregola pasta lentils, crispy cauliflower tempura and raspberry mille-feuille with chocolate cream and passion fruit sorbet. "I'm very excited to see how my guests will react. It's an indescribably great feeling when people like the food you've cooked for them," says Glauser, adding: "If there was a vegan cookery apprenticeship, I would probably have become a chef."

Swiss diversity is celebrated at the show

A "star line-up of the finest" is expected at the Award Night on 5 September in the Kursaal in Bern.

Back at the second Swiss Diversity Award Night (from left): Tamy Glauser and Dominique Rinderknecht - here in 2018 at the last event. (Image: zVg.)

The second Swiss Diversity Award Night will take place in the Kursaal in Bern on Saturday, 5 September 2020. An "unforgettable evening with exciting laudations and exceptional show acts" awaits. Eight awards will be presented in various categories, as detailed in a press release. The 22 nominated individuals, associations, organisations and companies are committed to "a more inclusive and diverse Switzerland". The awards are presented in the following categories: Art & Education, Sport, Disability, Politics, LGBT+, Equality, Entertainment and Lifetime.

So far, the Paralympic athletes Abassia Rahmani, Theo Gmür and Fabian Blum have been published in the Sport category, while the Modi Lab Foundation, the peer-to-peer programme Du-bist-Du and children's book author Francesca Sanna have been published in the Art & Education category. The Zurich Pride Festival, the lesbian organisation Switzerland and the Transgender Network Switzerland were published in the LGBT+ category. In addition, the Rossfeld and Wintegra foundations have already been announced in the Disability category. Further nominations will follow.

The finest star line-up

Presenters Olivier Borer and Marco Fritsche, performance artist Milo Moiré, actress Melanie Winiger and the well-known Swiss couple Tamynique will be among those taking part in the Award Night, according to the press release. Social media star Brian, comedian Renato Kaiser and young entrepreneur and politician Andri Silberschmidt are also nominated in various categories. The Lifetime Award will also be presented to an exceptional personality who has already celebrated many successes in their life and television career, according to the press release.

Between the award ceremonies, the participants will be entertained with performances by "The Voice of Switzerland" contestant Sascha Krucker, "The Voice of Germany" contestant Monica Lewis-Schmidt and international drag burlesque performer Betty Fvck. Dominique Rinderknecht will host the evening.

Tickets for the Award Night are available at diversityaward.ch available. (pd/cbe)

Award Night

Im Kursaal Bern fand am Samstagabend die Swiss Diversity Award Night statt. Wer aus Entertainment, Sport und Politik für den Einsatz für Vielfalt und Chancengleichheit geehrt wurde.

The two came to the event with their mothers - Helen Rinderknecht (next to Dominique) and Lolita Glauser (next to Tamy).

That's the point

• The Swiss Diversity Award Night took place for the second time on Saturday evening.

• The nominees were people who are committed to greater diversity and equal opportunities in entertainment, sport, art and politics. The awards were presented by actress Melanie Winiger and sports presenter Olivier Borer, among others.

• The winners include bladerunner Abassia Rahmani, the Zurich Pride Festival and the film #FemalePleasure by director Barbara Miller.

• The "Allianz Lifetime Award" went to Kurt Aeschbacher.

The Swiss Diversity Award Night took place for the second time on Saturday evening. A wide variety of personalities were honored for their commitment to greater diversity and equal opportunities. These are the winners of the 7 categories:

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• "Art & Education": "You-are-you". The program takes care of the mental and physical health of young LGBT± people through peer counselling, knowledge transfer and workshops."Sport": Bladerunner Abassia Rahmani**"Disability "** Goes to the Rossfeld Foundation, which promotes the professional and personal integration of people with a physical disability. "Politics": SP National Councillor Mathias Reynard**"LGBT+":** Zurich Pride Festival**"Equality": Wins "Helvetia ruft", a campaign by the Swiss organization Alliance F with the aim of achieving a more balanced gender distribution in the Swiss legislature and executive."Entertainment":** Film #FemalePleasure by director Barbara Miller

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the "Allianz Lifetime Award", which went to presenter Kurt Aeschbacher.

Beautiful: The awards were created by designer Sabina Brägger. They are unique pieces made from recycled materials.

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The kick-off of the Swiss Diversity Award association took place on Thursday at the residence of the Dutch ambassador in Bern. The launch of the newly founded association was celebrated in the presence of Dutch Ambassador Anne Luwema, according to a press release.

"It is of great importance to the Dutch government that we stand up for equal rights at international level, but we should not limit ourselves to the institutional level," said Luwema during the welcome address. "As many people as possible from all walks of life need to get involved in order to keep the discussion alive.

The Swiss Diversity Award is an association founded by Jazzmin Dian Moore and Michel Rudin, under the patronage of Pink Cross. In Switzerland, the association aims to promote diversity and inclusion in all its forms. The focus is on safeguarding and promoting one of the pillars of human rights, which includes these two values. This is precisely why an annual event has been created to honor people and organizations in their work and activities that have championed diversity and inclusion.

The first Swiss Diversity Award Gala will take place on September 29 at the Kursaal in Bern and will bring together a wide range of people from politics, business and entertainment with the award winners. (pd/cbe)

Diversity is a matter close to our hearts.

From drag queens and disabled people to LGBT activists: The Swiss Diversity Award brings together people from all walks of life. Initiator Michel Rudin explains why this award ceremony is so important today.

DIVERSITY AS A MATTER OF THE HEART

From drag queens and disabled people to LGBT activists: The Swiss Diversity Award brings together people from all walks of life. Initiator Michel Rudin explains why this award ceremony is so important today. In Switzerland, a number of people, organizations and companies have been committed to promoting and ensuring diversity for years. The Swiss Diversity Award Night has set itself the goal of publicizing these issues. "Our motivation is the recognition and promotion of equal opportunities for people of different ethnicities, genders, skin colors, disabilities or religions," says Michel Rudin, founder of the Swiss Diversity association, which is under the patronage of Pink Cross. And so Swiss Diversity is not just about one specific group. "We fight for the rights of gays and lesbians, are committed to people with disabilities, to gender equality - and much more," says Rudin. For Michel Rudin, there is no question that an event like the Swiss Diversity Award is still needed today. "We are still a long way from being able to speak of equality in society." Misogyny, racism, homophobia and other forms of discrimination are unfortunately still widespread. "With our event, we want to set an example and take Switzerland a step forward."

Successful premiere

Although the event is still young, it has already achieved already achieved considerable success: At its premiere in autumn 2018, over 350 guests flocked to the Kursaal in Bern to celebrate the winners of the Swiss Diversity Awards together. People who have excelled in various categories and projects in their professional or private lives were honoured. in their professional or private lives. "With the Diversity Award, we want to recognise this work and reward the nominees and award winners for their ongoing commitment to diversity, commitment to diversity," explains Michel Rudin. Swiss Diversity is therefore much more than just an ordinary gala evening: "At Swiss Diversity drag queens meet people with disabilities, people in evening dress meet LGBT activists. The event brings together the beauty of individual people together and has a purpose at the same time."

Dependent on support

To ensure that the Swiss Diversity Award can continue to be held in the future, the organizers are dependent on support. "JTI's commitment in this respect is exemplary," says Michel Rudin. "The company was open and enthusiastic about the event right from the start. Rudin's aim is for the Swiss Diversity Award to establish itself in the long term. "The event should become a fixed date in the Swiss event agenda. We are well on the way to achieving this goal.”

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The Swiss Diversity Award recognizes projects that have achieved achievements and successes in promoting diversity and inclusion in the past year, and the participatory research project TOUCHDOWN 21 is nominated in the International Award category [International means: the project does not come from Switzerland. It comes from another country. Namely from Germany].

TOUCHDOWN 21 is a participatory research project on Down's syndrome in which people with and without Down's syndrome address the following questions:

• How do people with Down's syndrome live?

• How did they live in the past?

• How do they want to live in the future?

• How do they live in Germany, Switzerland and other countries?

• What traces have they left behind, in art, in the past?

• How do they learn and work?

• What assistance do they need for equal participation in society?

In cooperation with TOUCHDOWN 21 and the Zentrum Paul Klee Bern, the exhibition "TOUCHDOWN. An exhibition with and about people with Down syndrome" was shown in 2018 and was visited by more than 41,000 people, with people with and without Down syndrome guiding visitors through the exhibition in tandem.

We are very happy about the nomination and will be present at the Kursaal in Bern!

• Here you can find an overview of all the nominees for the Swiss Diversity Awards 2018: https://diversityaward.ch/nominationen*

The awards gala will take place in the Kursaal Bern. Damian Bright, Anne Leichtfuß and Dominik Imhof will represent the project there.

Photo

• To download: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/o9cd2fxk4koye9j/AADp1C2j2emaWarRXtwVd8HCa?dl=0

• TOUCHDOWN 21 logo for download in various formats and sizes:https://touchdown21.info/media/article/46/attachment-1441216905.zip*

Photo: Mathias Bothor, www.mathiasbothor.com for www.ohrenkuss.de

A "star-studded line-up of the finest" is expected at the Award Night on September 5 at the Kursaal in Bern.

"We are delighted: at the Award Night on September 5 at the Kursaal in Bern, Director Edith Bieri accepted the Swiss Diversity Award in the Disability category on behalf of the entire foundation. The award honors our commitment to people with physical disabilities. We have been committed to their inclusion and self-determination for 60 years."

For the second time, the jury of the Swiss Diversity Award has honoured individuals, associations and organizations that are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in society in Switzerland. The Rossfeld Foundation was nominated in the Disability category together with two other institutions.

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Inclusion and self-determination

The Rossfeld Foundation was chosen because we actively promote the concerns and visibility of children, young people and adults with a physical disability. We have been promoting and supporting their educational, professional and personal integration for 60 years.

About the Rossfeld Foundation

The Rossfeld Training and Residential Homes Foundation is organized under private law and comprises the areas of school education, vocational training, housing, work and therapy. We have developed steadily since our foundation in 1960. Today, the Rossfeld Foundation is a competent network for children, young people and adults who live, learn, work and live together with us.

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