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The Women of Colour Global Network (WOCGN) is a professional network (1,800+ members) and consultancy dedicated to driving equity for all by empowering and advancing women of colour in the workplace.
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We exist to help organisations build inclusive environments where they can unlock the potential of their women of colour employees, and reap the benefits of a diverse workforce.
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We welcome women of colour and allies and we are cis women, trans, queer and non-binary inclusive.
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We are the first company in the UK that provides a dedicated cross-sector professional network for women of colour employees and allies.
Welcome to WOCGN: Empowering Women of Colour,
Driving Change
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At WOCGN, we believe that true diversity means more than just representation. By focusing on the least represented, we help organisations drive inclusion, build leadership, and foster environments where everyone thrives.
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Working closely with allies, organisations, and partners, we offer a targeted programme of mentorship, sponsorship, training, and professional development—the WOCGN Pathway—to empower women of colour and create inclusive leadership cultures to support their progression.
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While our primary focus is on women of colour, our network is open to everyone who shares our vision of promoting diversity, inclusion, and gender and racial equity.
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Together, we work towards a world where all individuals, regardless of their race or gender, can thrive and contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society.​
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Join us as we create lasting impact, together.
"Celebrating diversity and driving equity for all is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic imperative for a thriving society. We must focus on uplifting the least represented among us because their success is an indicator of the progress we have made as a whole."
Michelle Obama
Driving equity for all.
Only 1% of power positions in the UK go to women of colour.
Why it matters..
The Colour of Power, Ethnic Diversity in Britain’s Leadership, Green Park 2020
Gender and racial equity are not just "nice to have" - they are essential for a thriving future. Recent reports, including the Fawcett Society’s Breaking Barriers, Green Park’s Leadership Report, and Shape Talent’s White Paper on Barriers to Women's Progression, all show that gender equity is impossible without addressing the challenges faced by women of colour.
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Women of colour face distinct challenges in the workplace, from underrepresentation in leadership to the invisible barriers that often hold them back. When we don't address these challenges head-on, we not only limit the potential of these individuals but also the potential of entire organisations.​
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At a time when the need for EDI work is more urgent than ever, we're here to keep pushing forward.
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Our story
Women of Colour Global Network (WOCGN) was born from the vision of our co-founders, Haseena Farid and Mylene Sylvestre. As leaders in their respective fields, they understood the obstacles faced by women of colour on their professional journeys and wanted to create the tools and support structures they wished were available to them early in their careers. Driven by their shared passion for equity and empowerment, they established WOCGN in 2021.
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