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If you're passionate about diversity and want to support immigrant marketers, let's chat. 😊 I'm here to partner with businesses dedicated to creating inclusive workplaces. Check out the presentation on Marketing In Ireland community in the comments. #Diversity #Inclusion #MarketingCommunity"

"How to deal with disempowering feelings?" I notice this question a lot in myself and my work, with immigrants and people who live among cultures. It's easy to say that all feelings are valid and everyone is equal. But what if the disempowering feeling is brought by perceived inequality, for example when many immigrants have to go through visa issues (or dramas) and the local residents do not have to experience it at all? And what if the disempowering feeling ends up making us feel small, creating trauma and becoming self-fulfilling prophecies? My humble opinion is that "all feelings are valid, but some can be changed for the better". Every single feeling should be acknowledged for its existence, particularly the traumatic ones: when one feels hurt and the world treats them unfairly (which sometimes it does), it is so important for that to be fully embraced before it can be changed (if needed at all). What helps after the acknowledgment is looking at the situation calmly and seeing what are the facts, what are our perceptions. In our example of visa experiences of immigrants, the fact can be that immigrants need to get visas, but the local residents don't. The hurt, disempowered reaction can be: "the system works against me and I feel like a second-class citizen." The empowered perception can however be: "the system is unfair, but I will not let it stop me from what I can achieve. I'm not only not less than others, but I have even more resilience. By overcoming challenges I am in fact able to contribute to a fairer world in the future." Do you see that reframing our experience can give us completely different feelings, and therefore bring completely different behaviors and results into our lives? :) Disempowering feelings unfortunately affect more women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people and immigrants. Even though disempowerment is often triggered by facts, it is entirely up to us whether we feel this disempowerment at all or not. After acknowledgment and reframing, we can transform all disempowering feelings into empowering feelings. #empowerment #immigration #immigrants #globalmobility

As we celebrate International Youth Day this week, we are proud to spotlight a campaign championed by the Fundación Adecco. Join Pablo Pineda and Caterina Moretti, who advocate for the right to work for young individuals with intellectual disabilities. Together, they give voice to over 35,000 like-minded individuals in Spain. “We want to send a message that is very easy to understand, but one that costs society a lot: we have the right to work, and we can do it just like anyone else.” - Pablo Pineda. Wärtsilä and 35 other companies are proud to support the Adecco Foundation, which is helping to create job opportunities for those who face significant challenges. This meaningful initiative aligns with the Cantera de Talentos project that helps foster employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including those with Down syndrome. Together, we are committed to creating a more inclusive workforce. Discover more here: https://wartsi.ly/3sfxKQV (original content in Spanish). #InternationalYouthDay #Spain #diversity #inclusion #disability

This month, as we celebrate the achievements and resilience of the LGBTQIA2S community, we must also confront the current realities and challenges that affect us, especially those of us who are migrants. The recent administrative order to close the border, issued by the Biden administration, has a significant impact on our lives and our fight for equality and justice. These restrictive policies exacerbate the difficulties we already face. Closing the border and restricting the right to seek protection is illegal and inhumane and leaves vulnerable people without options, trapped in dangerous and desperate situations. It is crucial that, during Pride Month, we recognize and address the intersections of our identities and struggles. We cannot fully celebrate our diversity and freedom without advocating for those who are being excluded and marginalized by restrictive immigration policies. We must raise our voices against these policies and work to create a more just and humane immigration system. We need to advocate for dignified treatment for all asylum seekers, especially those who belong to the LGBTQIA2S community, ensuring they find the refuge and safety they deserve. True equality is only achieved when everyone, regardless of their background or identity, has the opportunity to live free from fear and persecution. Together, we can build a more inclusive and compassionate future. Let's celebrate Pride with action and commitment! 🏳️🌈✊ #Pride2024 #LGBTQ #Migrants #MigrationPolicies #Diversity #Inclusion #HumanRights

In a striking testament to Canada’s evolving social landscape, a recent Statistics Canada report has unveiled a remarkable surge in the number of same-sex immigrant couples calling the Great White North home. https://lnkd.in/eQ_NxHhS #canadaimmigration #lgbtq #immigrants #canada #couples #canadapr #ircc #statisticscanada

As teachers, educators, and students travel internationally to return to the US or study abroad programs, these "LGBTQ travel safety tips" consider any risks the community might face. Stay safe out there! https://lnkd.in/gMnwdhb6 #studentinsurance #studyabroad #internationalstudents #travelcoverage #travel #accidentinsurance #backtoschool

As an immigration lawyer who works with Trans clients and other LGBTQ clients I recently went on the Docketwise podcast, Immigration Uncovered, to talk about LGBTQ immigration. It was an honor. To be able to share my expertise on this topic is why I do what I do. So, I wanted to share a bit about the discussion I had on the podcast, and how this opportunity came up! 🏳️🌈 First, it was fantastic to have a chance to discuss supporting LGBTQ folks navigating US immigration, big thank you to James Pittman for being such a great host! We covered a lot of ground on the podcast: 1️⃣ The prejudice that LGBTQ immigrants commonly face during the immigration process and how immigration professionals can assist them with care and understanding 2️⃣ What immigration attorneys can do to better serve LGBTQ clients in their day-to-day work 3️⃣ The pros and cons of the asylum option for LGBTQ individuals and the other immigration options that could be available, and more You can listen to the full  45-minute interview here: https://lnkd.in/gdmM_drv . . . The other exciting part was that this opportunity came to me because of my LinkedIn content! Indeed, over the last few months of posting on LinkedIn I've connected with: 🔹 other passionate individuals and organizations who do important work within the LGBTQ community or otherwise want to collaborate on LGBTQ content (like Docketwise!) 🔹 attorneys who have LGBTQ clients with immigration questions, and 🔹 clients directly looking for help. So, don't underestimate the impact of sharing your work and knowledge!! And if you’d like to collaborate on an LGBTQ immigration podcast, blog or anything else, let’s chat! #immigration #immigrationlaw #pride #lgbtq #asylum

In a striking testament to Canada’s evolving social landscape, a recent Statistics Canada report has unveiled a remarkable surge in the number of same-sex immigrant couples calling the Great White North home. https://lnkd.in/gb_tk-Uv #canadaimmigration #lgbtq #immigrants #canada #couples #canadapr #ircc #statisticscanada

The next time you create a report with red and green colors and no graphics remember this… and think of those who can’t see the difference (I’ve had several Sr Leders impacted and thankful). Always use both if your going to use conditional formats. #smallstuffinanalytics #dataforall #inclusionmatters #reportdesign