Davos 2019 - Press Conference: Are we there yet? The status of LGBTI inclusion
Channel: World Economic Forum
Date: 2019-02-05

Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity not only compromises basic human rights, it also adversely impacts long-term economic prospects. Business has an important role in promoting equality and a culture of respect in the workplace, and this extends to the communities where they operate. 
To advance this agenda, a consortium of leading multinational companies in collaboration with the World Economic Forum is launching a global initiative to advance progress towards equality and economic inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people.

Speakers:
· Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Geneva.
· Sander van't Noordende, Group Chief Executive, Products, Accenture, USA.
· Karl von Rohr, Member of the Management Board, Deutsche Bank, Germany.
· Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director, Head of the Centre for the New Economy and Society, World Economic Forum.

Moderator:
· Georg Schmitt, Head of Corporate Affairs, World Economic Forum.

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