Dare to Overcome 2024: Advancing Intercultural Understanding for Peace & Unity
New Delhi, India – December 9, 2024 – Dare to Overcome (DTO), the premier global initiative promoting peace and unity through intercultural understanding in workplaces and marketplaces, is set to host its flagship event at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. This year’s edition, the 2nd annual Dare to Overcome conference in India, continues its mission of fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, while advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
Global Platform for Peace and Inclusion
DTO 2024 will gather global business leaders, thought innovators, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) from leading multinational corporations such as Salesforce, PayPal, Equinix, and American Airlines. The event will serve as a platform to share practices and celebrate advancements in creating inclusive workplaces and communities that champion intercultural harmony and allyship.
At the event, the prestigious “King Husein Global Business Intercultural Peace Awards” will honor corporate leaders advancing allyship in three key areas:
Core Business: This includes recognizing innovative practices in HR, training, supply chains, and product development, promoting interfaith understanding.
Social Investment & Philanthropy: This includes celebrating strategic contributions to social causes and community aid.
Advocacy & Public Policy: This includes highlighting efforts to foster social cohesion and dialogue across communities. These awards spotlight leaders who exemplify the power of diversity, in order to foster peace and progress.
Last years awardees include Nadir Godrej, Louis D’Amore, Ajay Prakash, Sangita Jindal, Dr. Maurizio Bragagni OBE, Nehmeh Taouk, and Zainab Patel. The new awardees will be announced shortly.
Furthermore, At Dare to Overcome 2024, the full India REDI (Religious Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Monitor Report , as provided by the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation, will be presented, with special recognition of the 10 top-scoring companies for their achievement.
Innovative Curriculum: Building Peace Among Future Generations
DTO 2024 will also mark the introduction of the Human Rights, Business Skills & Peace Secondary School Curriculum, set to pilot in India in 2024-2025. This unique initiative integrates ten core human rights, guaranteed by the Indian Constitution, with essential business skills, fostering inclusive peace and mutual understanding among future generations.
For instance, the lesson on “Freedom from Discrimination” combines knowledge about equality rights with networking skills, encouraging students to appreciate and collaborate with diverse individuals, while honing key professional abilities.
Brian Grim, Global Chairman, Dare to Overcome India, said,”India’s rich cultural diversity stands as one of its most profound strengths, shaping its remarkable achievements and global impact. This year’s Dare to Overcome ‘Unity in Diversity’ conference will honor businesses that lead the way in harnessing this diversity as a catalyst for innovation and growth. On 9th December, the event will spotlight how embracing inclusion and cultural richness creates a powerful competitive advantage in an increasingly interconnected world.
Sanjoy K Roy, Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, said, “India stands as a beacon of unity in diversity, with its workforce enriched by varied backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Through Dare to Overcome, we aim to create inclusive platforms that empower individuals to embrace unique ideas and perspectives. This conference celebrates the strength of diversity in the Indian corporate landscape, where talents converge to drive innovation, collaboration, and collective success.”
Syed Shams Jawaid, Producer of Dare to Overcome, noted:
“We’re excited to host the second annual Dare to Overcome Conference in India, a celebration of Unity in Diversity. This year, we continue to explore how India’s rich cultural and spiritual diversity serves as a powerful business asset, fostering innovation and collaboration. Our mission remains to bring together visionary leaders from diverse walks of life, working in harmony to build a more inclusive, equitable, and promising future for all. This event stands as our contribution to making the world a better, more equal place. We hope to see you there.”
Event Details:
● Date: December 9, 2024
● Time: 9:00 AM onwards
● Venue: India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
For more information, visit: https://daretoovercome.com/
About Dare to Overcome (DTO):
DTO is a global initiative, championing peace, diversity, and inclusion, through intercultural understanding. Since its inception, it has hosted international events in Rio de Janeiro, Seoul, Tokyo, and Washington DC, bringing together business leaders to share values and foster innovation in workplaces and communities.
