Diversity, inclusiveness, and equal opportunities are core values for La Tricoterie.
These values run throughout our programming (including numerous activities focused on feminist and gender themes, social mix,, cultural diversity and intergenerational connection), but they extend far beyond the activities we offer.
Here are a few examples of measures we have implemented to guarantee inclusivity and a warm welcome for everyone within our project:
Installation of gender-neutral toilets
Since late 2022, a section of our toilets have been adapted and converted into gender-neutral toilets. This is indeed a necessity, especially for transgender, non-binary people, or other members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
These toilets are located on the -1 floor (next to the Boudoir) and are accessible to all people, regardless of the gender they identify with. They are signposted and can also be directed to you by any member of our staff.
Use of inclusive writing
As you may have noticed, this site is written in inclusive script, with the use of the midpoint. We are convinced that language reflects the inequalities in our society, but also constitutes a tool to fight against these inequalities.
However, we want to respect the freedom of each member of our team to write as she/he wishes, whether it be out of conviction or lack of mastery of the grammatical rules of inclusive writing. You will therefore find content from the Knitting Shop in inclusive writing, and others using the neuter masculine rule.
Diversity plan
La Tricoterie has also taken part in a diversity plan, to invite all its staff to commit to fighting against all forms of discrimination.
In this context, we have committed ourselves to the following:
We would like our employees to commit to not discriminating against any person in the context of their work, whether in their relations with colleagues, hierarchical superiors or with external persons (clients, beneficiaries, suppliers, etc.).
The company will not admit or practice direct or indirect discrimination in hiring, remuneration, access to training, promotion, dismissal, or retirement based on criteria of ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, union membership or age.
The company will not permit any behaviour, including gestures, language, and physical contact, that involves sexual obligation, threat, abuse or any other form of exploitation, either within the company or when working for customers.
Do you have a question, remark or report to us?
Feel free to reach out to us at accessibilite at tricoterie.be !
