FAQ
The Belgian Diversity Charter is part of the EU network of Diversity Charters and is managed by the non-profit organization vzw Platform Systemisch Diversiteitsbeleid.
What is the Belgian Diversity Charter?
The Belgian Diversity Charter is the only recognised national charter. It is part of the European network of diversity charters coordinated by the European Commission.
Who manages the Belgian Diversity Charter?
The Diversity Charter in Belgium is managed by the non-profit organisation Platform for Systemic Diversity Policy. This organisation was initially created to launch and manage the Charter in Belgium.
Who is responsible for the Charter?
Our General Coordination is led by Saloua El Boustani.
Saloua is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and plays an active role in strengthening organisations and communities in this field. Through her expertise and dedication, she contributes to a more inclusive society where diversity is not only recognised, but truly valued.
Our Managing Director is Emmanuelle Verhagen.
Emmanuelle is a social entrepreneur driven by a passion for humanising organisations. From strategy development to cultural transformation and leadership coaching, she works to build a world where everyone has their place.
Saloua is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and plays an active role in strengthening organisations and communities in this field. Through her expertise and dedication, she contributes to a more inclusive society where diversity is not only recognised, but truly valued.
Our Managing Director is Emmanuelle Verhagen.
Emmanuelle is a social entrepreneur driven by a passion for humanising organisations. From strategy development to cultural transformation and leadership coaching, she works to build a world where everyone has their place.
What is the history of the EU Diversity Charters?
In 2004, France became the first country to introduce a Diversity Charter. In 2005 and 2006, the Brussels-Capital Region and Germany followed. Spain and Italy joined the movement in 2009, followed by Austria and Sweden in 2010.In 2012, five more countries adopted a charter: Poland, Luxembourg, Finland, Ireland and Estonia. Denmark and the Czech Republic launched their charters in 2014.Following an EU Action Grant in 2015, additional charters were established in Slovenia, Romania and Croatia.Finally, in 2024, Malta and the rest of Belgium also joined the initiative.
What is the relationship with the representation in the Brussels-Capital Region?
The Belgian Diversity Charter and the diversity consultants of Actiris support each other in the Brussels-Capital Region. The Diversity Charter represents Belgium at the European level, and together we build and maintain a network of organisations actively working on diversity and inclusion.
Companies in the Brussels-Capital Region can make free use of the diversity consultants at Actiris. They can support organisations in developing a diversity plan and help identify potential funding for its implementation.
Companies in the Brussels-Capital Region can make free use of the diversity consultants at Actiris. They can support organisations in developing a diversity plan and help identify potential funding for its implementation.
What do you offer?
As part of our offering, we organise an annual conference, monthly gatherings for signatories, training sessions and advisory services. All of this is aimed at driving systemic change towards a more equitable and fair approach to people within organisations.
Where are you located?
The Platform non-profit organisation is based at Quinten Metsijslaan 12, 1861 Wolvertem, Belgium, and operates under company number BE0802.277.102.
This number also serves as the organisation’s VAT number, although we are not subject to VAT.
The general email address is: info[at]diversitycharter.be
The Charter’s office is located at Robert Schumanplein 11, 1040 Brussels.
This number also serves as the organisation’s VAT number, although we are not subject to VAT.
The general email address is: info[at]diversitycharter.be
The Charter’s office is located at Robert Schumanplein 11, 1040 Brussels.