Key talking points

• Inclusion was first legally affirmed in 1999; however, to be meaningful, it needs more than a general call: it must also be embedded in who, when and how participates.
• He repeated Verna Myers’ old saying:
  “Diversity is being invited to a party, inclusion is being asked to dance,” asking the question: “Are they just inviting us or asking us to participate?”

Concern about setbacks

• Doukas focused on worrying phenomena: in other countries, such as the US, programs in favor of diversity are being abolished , while even everyday practices show backward delays.
• In Greece, the discussion about school seeks evidence of practical acceptance: it is not enough to make speeches; a supportive environment must be cultivated and stereotypes in life and work must be broken.

At stake
The Mayor’s message was clear: diversity is not a burden but an advantage, a resource for new visions – but it requires constant vigilance and substantial action so that it does not remain in theory.

The conference was organized by LiFO and Tsomokos and is the complementary shadow to the National Theater, aiming to bring equality, diversity and inclusion to the forefront of public debate.