Race Network at DIO

The DIO Race Network provides unity, a common-voice and a platform for its Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) community in its quest to achieving a level playing field where everyone has the capacity to fulfil their potential regardless of their background. The Race Network is one of a number of networks in DIO that aims to ensure that the needs of all employees, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other dimension of diversity are considered and valued. The work of the Race Network will also enable DIO to improve the way it attracts, supports and retains colleagues from diverse race backgrounds through schemes such as Positive Action Pathway and Civil Service Mentoring Circles. The network focuses its activities around Commonwealth Day (second Sunday in March), Windrush Day on 22^nd June and Black History Month in October.

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Publish date 01/07/2025

Unveiling Authenticity: Rog's Journey of Self-Discovery within the Ministry of Defence

Created by VERCIDA for Defence Infrastructure Organisation In a world increasingly grappling with mental health, identity, and the power of acceptanc...

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Publish date 28/02/2025

Ramadan at Work: Fostering Inclusion and Understanding in the MOD

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we recognise and support our Muslim colleagues across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) who will be observing this sa...

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Publish date 19/11/2024

Celebrating Role Models: How DIO Champions Diversity and Inclusion on International Men's Day

November 19 marks International Men’s Day—a day dedicated to celebrating the positive influence of men, their contributions to society, and their role...

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Publish date 27/03/2024

First DIO Fast-a-thon debuts

For the first time, DIO hosted a Fast-a-thon, on Thursday 21 March 2024, during Ramadan and around 20 people took part. It provided an opportunity f...

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Publish date 09/06/2023

Defence Rastafari Network visit DIO Head Office

The DIO Faith and Belief Forum warmly welcomed the Defence Rastafari Network (DRN) Chair and fellow DIO colleague and Rastafarian to a Coffee Chat ses...

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Publish date 22/06/2022

Our Windrush: Eleanor Lofters at DIO

My Grandmother Vianna (Nanny as we called her) arrived in England in 1958 through her local church in Newcombe Valley, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. She c...

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Publish date 22/06/2022

Resources on the Windrush Generation, for Windrush Day

The DIO Race Network provides unity, a common-voice and a platform for its Black Asian Minority Ethnic community in its quest to achieving a level pla...

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Publish date 22/06/2022

Our Windrush: Jessica Harewood at DIO

For me, Windrush is identity, its being part of a cultural shift in Britain that has forever changed the face of our country. Growing up mixed Black...

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