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United in Diversity Brussels, May 2011 Francis Huisman

Learn about CNV Onderwijs, a union with 53,500 members representing all educational staff at all levels of education. Discover their commitment to diversity and their efforts to create an inclusive and safe environment. Explore their projects, activities, and good practices in promoting diversity in education.

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United in Diversity Brussels, May 2011 Francis Huisman

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  1. United in Diversity Brussels, May 2011 Francis Huisman

  2. CNV Onderwijs: an introduction • Christian Education Union • 53500 members • All educational staff • All levels of education • Merger between Catholic and Protestant union • 65% of the members are women • Male members are older then female members

  3. CNV Onderwijs: an introduction Red line: women

  4. CNV Onderwijs: an introduction Main structures: 6 sectors Primary Education (61%) Secondary Education (12%) Vocational Education ( 5%) Higher Education ( 2%) Pensioners (19%) Educational consultancy ( 1%)

  5. CNV Onderwijs: an introduction Special groups School Principles Education support staff Special Educational Needs Agricultural Education Women Youth (< 26) Early retired due to health problems --------------------------------------------------------------- Gay & Lesbian Cultural minorities

  6. Project Diversity: cooperation between special groups Women Youth (< 26) Early retired due to health problems Gay & Lesbian Cultural minorities Project for 1 year  Standing Committee  Network for members

  7. Diversity Policy: some aims Diversity is a lively policy issue within CNV-O Stop the monocultural debat about integrationpolicy Stop the obviousness of the mayority An atmosphere for everyone to feel safe and comfortable Coping with differences and diversity with respect, understanding and knowledge Diversity enriches society Diversity is an issue in the policypapers of CNV-O

  8. Project Diversity: activities (1) Activities for all forms of diversity and / or for specific target groups Activities within the office of CNV-O and / or for members Activities for teachers / education staff and / or aimed at improving the quality of education

  9. Project Diversity: activities (2) Active participation in at least 5 congresses and events: speeches and workshops General Assembly May 2010: Break out session Developing a fysical and a digital knowledge library Digital Newsletter Developing a guide for ‘diversityproof’ schoolpolicy and personnel policy All structures of CNV-O have a representative in the Diversity Network Helping sectors to involve diversity in their activity plans Participating in national and international events

  10. Diversity: good practices (1) Regional network-meetings for women Organised twice a year by a small group of 3 women members; almost selfsupporting Each year one of them leaves, one new member; Fixed scenario and programm; list of topics All female CNV-O members in the region are invited; they can introduce a collegue 16:00 – 20:00 with light meal Most succesfull events for many years

  11. Diversity: good practices (2) “Role of Social dialogue about the impact of intercultural dialogue in education on the professional development and the working conditions of education personnel” EZA-seminar ‘Living together in a multicultural school’ www.cnvo.nl/livingtogether

  12. Diversity: good practices (3) Break out session at GA: Tips Specific training for target groups A positive approach (enrichment) makes more people feel at home at the Union Start the positive approach with young children: respect, disciplin, etc. To achieve equality, sometimes you have to make some more efforts than average In articles and papers choose examples from minorities; tell positieve stories about diversity Focussing on general values of diversity leads to a stronger impact

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