Why this portal ?

This portal is dedicated to diversity in the spirit of the American/British researcher Steven Vertovec of "superdiversity" (Ethnic and Racial Studies, Taylor & Francis, Routledge, 2007). Many facets must be considered (gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation...). The political, economic, social or cultural factors are crucial ; conflicts linked to diversity are closely linked to them 

Diversity is the front, the 'bright' side of discrimination which is its back, its dark side. The defence of diversity has been a main priority for the European construction since its beginning (Treaty of Rome, 1957). The issue has been on the agenda since 2000 (two European Acts to combat discriminations linked to gender, or to an ethnic, cultural or religious belonging). At the moment the EU prepared its most important enlargement (10 new members mainly coming from countries from the Central and Eastern Europe, formerly belonging to the USSR influence. Diversity became the motto of the EU "United in diversity". The respect and defence of diversity are not European or Western values, they are universal. Any human being has the right for the respect and recognition of his/her difference (whatever it is).

Our "superdiversity" portal addresses all professionals concerned by diversity on the labour markey  to explain its many facets. The exclusion can be linked to the profile of learners (gender, age, culture, religion, sexual orientation,...), or to the learning itself (formal, non-formal, informal...) or any hate speech and discriminatory attitude on the labour market or in society meant to exclude people and deny their rights.

Methodology

The methodology suggests

1-a partnership since 2023 together with the association Faisceau Convergent that holds a yearly Festival of short movies in a 360° perspective. This is an example of action on the ground. The cultural approach is crucial. The more the issues linked to diversity are documented, the better they are known and appropriate strategies may be implemented.

2- publications- a newsletter published twice a year to tackle in France, Europe and worldwide as thhis is a major issue for Europe and Europeans ;  a monthly article since 2025 on LInkedIn about current events regarding diversity in the labour work or society.

3- a selection of concepts addressing the different facets of diversity (gender, ethnic origin, religion, identity or sexual orientation...) and situations of discrimination.  The selected notions specify the theoretical contents and concepts related to diversity (altruism, otherness, secularism, universalism, citizenship...)

4- a suggestion of themes to address the different facets of diversity - learner profiles, types of learning, situations encountered. The suggested selection of topics are meant to shed light on the different facets of diversity

5- training courses designed to combat discrimination, a priority and cross-cutting theme in European policies, for real equality of opportunity -"United in diversity". a proposal of  strategies to enhance diversity. They can combine several themes. They address associations, local authorities (local elected officials or territorial civil servants); public services (central administration or decentralized services), or companies (human resources managers) that wish to raise awareness among their members, employees, volunteers, beneficiaries... on diversity. Charters have been adopted in many European countries since 2004, the first charter being launched in France.

6 - a selection of resources enhancing a diversity approach - they combine tools (portfolios, frameworks...) , strategies (learning activiies, guides, memos...) designed in the framework of national and European projects ; plus videos and weblogs meant to spread the word among a diverse audience