Shell Colleagues Celebrate Diversity and Inclusiveness

My old employer, Shell, was, and is, very keen to encourage employee networks. While I was with Shell, I was a member of the GLBTN-NL (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Network for Shell in the Netherlands). I am very pleased to hear that the Network is organising this year to participate in the Amsterdam Gay Pride Canal Parade on 6 August 2005.

The organising committee writes:

Shell Nederland has agreed with enthusiasm to sponsor our participation (not the parade as such) – this agreement is the result of a number of years of lobbying with Shell Nederland management for visible recognition and celebration of who we are and what we do in Shell, regardless of sexual orientation.

Many people both inside and outside our network have helped make our case, for which we are very thankful. We are now working hard to have a great day for all in August, again with the help of many people across Shell in the Netherlands.

We encourage you all to come and watch on Saturday August 6 along the Prinsengracht, with friends and family!

I’ll certainly be there to cheer them on. Well done to them!