##  [Pride @ Novartis 2019](/news/pride-novartis-2019 "Pride @ Novartis 2019") 

 As a company, we stand up for greater inclusion of LGBTI people because when each of us feels included, we all benefit.

 

 Oct 11, 2019 

##  Pride @ Novartis 2019 

  
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###  Past, Present and Proud – Nejc’s story 

 

 

 

  
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###  Past, Present and Proud – Susan’s story 

 

 

 

  
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###  Past, Present and Proud - Tony's story 

 

 

 

  
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###  Past, Present and Proud – Brandon’s story 

 

 

 

  
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###  Past, Present and Proud –Philip’s story 

 

 

 

 

 

 ## All Videos



#### Past, Present and Proud – Nejc’s story

 

 



#### Past, Present and Proud – Susan’s story

 

 



#### Past, Present and Proud - Tony's story

 

 



#### Past, Present and Proud – Brandon’s story

 

 



#### Past, Present and Proud –Philip’s story

 

 

 

 









In 2018, we made a public commitment by signing up to the UN Standards of Conduct for Business, Tackling Discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, & Intersex People.

 ![UN LGBTI Standards of Conduct](/sites/novartis_com/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/2021-07/diversity-inclusion-lgbti-image.png.webp?itok=VQwrvbl_ "UN LGBTI Standards")

 

Our aspiration is to honor our commitment to uphold LGBTI human rights and ensure we have a more inclusive workplace. This year we are focusing on understanding inclusion barriers and taking action to address them by:

- Participating in the Stonewall Global Workplace Equality Index to identify actions to address any potential barriers;
- Raising awareness and understanding about LGBTI equity within the company;
- Demonstrating active support to the LGBTI community through policy changes, inclusion learning offerings, listening dialogues, and establishing a larger community of active allies;
- Raising awareness and celebrating LGBTI inclusion through global events and communications