Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policy

Forbidden Stories is committed to ensuring respect for diversity within its staff, decision-making bodies, partners and beneficiaries, and aims to reflect the diversity of the communities it serves in its editorial choices and priorities.

Forbidden Stories is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all employees, regardless of gender, age, physical appearance, sexual orientation, race, national and ethnic origin, culture, religion, political opinions, views, education, social condition, family situation, illness or disability, feel heard, valued and respected.

Forbidden Stories is committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and to providing equal opportunities in all acts of management and decision-making and in particular at all stages of human resources management (for employment, advancement, development and well-being of its employees).

Forbidden Stories is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through the socially responsible, integrated, inclusive and transparent management of its staff, based on:

• Diversity of cultures, backgrounds, knowledge, skills and experiences at all levels of responsibility to develop the full potential of the organization;
• Freedom of speech in daily working life as an essential element of internal communication (freedom of expression, diversity of viewpoints, right to information…);
• Equal opportunities to promote equity in the workplace;
• Non-discrimination, whether direct or indirect, on the grounds of gender, age, physical appearance, sexual orientation, race, national and ethnic origin, culture, religion, political opinions, views, education, social condition, family situation, illness or disability.

Based on the above basic principles, Forbidden Stories has established the following lines of action to achieve its objectives in terms of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

• Gender diversity
• Generational diversity
• Affective-sexual diversity
• Cultural diversity

In developing these strategic lines of action, Forbidden Stories makes the following commitments which, in turn, contribute to the achievement of various objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 5 on gender equality (Target 5.5), SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth (Targets 8.5 and 8.6) and SDG 10 on reduced inequalities (Targets 10.2 and 10.3):

Gender diversity: promoting equal opportunities and fostering gender equity at all levels.

• Encouraging the presence of women at all levels, especially in leadership positions
• Promoting a respectful and non-discriminatory environment that fosters equal opportunities
• Reducing the wage gap between women and men in similar jobs
• Promoting work-life balance for all employees

Generational diversity: contributing to the professional integration and coexistence of different generations.

• Promoting the professional integration of different generations
• Ensuring the management and use of multigenerational talent within the organization
• Establishing measures to avoid bias in recruitment, hiring and promotion processes based exclusively on age
• Working actively to manage the challenges associated with a multigenerational society

Affective-sexual diversity: Ensuring an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their sexual orientation or identity.

• Sensitizing employees to affective-sexual diversity
• Eliminating all forms of harassment and discrimination against LGTBIQ employees

Cultural diversity: Valuing, respecting and harnessing cultural differences as a source of added value.

• Fostering respect and appreciation of cultural diversity within the organization
• Leveraging cultural diversity as a source of knowledge and talent, adding value to the organization
• Promoting employee integration through intercultural awareness and understanding