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LGBTQIA+ Pride
We are present in the trajectory of our LGBTQIA+, employees, and all of them also help us to evolve with the world.
In our company, we transform ourselves on a daily basis and encourage all people to be who they are and to conquer whatever space they want.
Raising awareness of the LGBTQIA+ theme and reinforcing respect for sexual orientation and gender identity, regardless of personal beliefs and values, are some of our priorities within the subject of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
In this space, we share Vale's actions and initiatives to ensure the safety and well-being of all members of our workforce. In addition, we shall present stories of the life and transformation of our talents, which inspire us every day to evolve together.
We want to inspire new attitudes and, above all, spread respect.
Raising awareness of the LGBTQIA+ theme and reinforcing respect for sexual orientation and gender identity, regardless of personal beliefs and values, are some of our priorities within the subject of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
In this space, we share Vale's actions and initiatives to ensure the safety and well-being of all members of our workforce. In addition, we shall present stories of the life and transformation of our talents, which inspire us every day to evolve together.
We want to inspire new attitudes and, above all, spread respect.
At Vale, each and every one has a unique trajectory.
Our pride is in being part of all these stories.
Marcos Antônio felt the support of other colleagues in the affinity group and mustered the courage to tell everyone what he had hidden for 46 years.
I am 50 years old and have struggled with my sexuality for a long time. It was only 4 years ago that I was able to open myself up. One of the watersheds was taking part in Vale's LGBTOIA+ affinity group. Now I'm engaged in the cause to help transform, together.
Marcos Antonio Vieira is an Occupational Safety technician. He has worked at Vale for 14 years in Vitória/ES.
Marcela was already married to Juliana when Vale entered her life. However, until recently, her peers didn't know about her beautiful family.
I never said anything about myself to the people I live with every day for years. That changed when Vale took a stand on the LGBTGIA+ subject, I felt strong enough to enter this transformation journey.
Marcela Silvestre is an administrative analyst.
She has worked at Vale for 15 years in Contagem/MG.
She has worked at Vale for 15 years in Contagem/MG.
Camilla is not as comfortable walking down the street as she is at work, with her colleagues. There is still room for improvement, both inside and outside Vale.
I faced a traumatic situation within my family. On the street, I suffer multiple situations due to homophobia, because of the way I dress or how I decide to cut my hair. But at Vale, I've always felt extremely comfortable, without having to display any forced femininity. It's where I feel welcomed, with a very diverse team.
Camilla Szerman is an engineer.
She has been working at Vale for 2 years in Santa Bárbara/MG.
She has been working at Vale for 2 years in Santa Bárbara/MG.
Every day, we evolve together
We are made up of a plural team. And it is precisely the union between different profiles and life stories that makes Vale go further.
Therefore, we always encourage open and transparent dialogue in order to create a safe, respectful and caring space for all.
Therefore, we always encourage open and transparent dialogue in order to create a safe, respectful and caring space for all.
LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group
Since 2020, we have had a space to amplify the voices of the community at Vale: the LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group. With different profiles, life stories and world views, our employees broaden Vale's perspective on the topic and help us develop new actions and initiatives.
Over time, the group has raised discussions and enriched knowledge among community members and allies.
Encouraging open and transparent dialogue is a Vale commitment.
Over time, the group has raised discussions and enriched knowledge among community members and allies.
Encouraging open and transparent dialogue is a Vale commitment.
Vale's LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group is a place of welcoming, guidance and empowerment. I joined the group in 2020 because I needed a safe space to speak freely. Vale has taken important steps towards Equality and inclusion, and the affinity group is an important space for belonging, which helps the company and its employees grow together: a space for belonging and alignment so we may act as agents of transformation.
Karen Rubem
is a change management analyst on the Strategy and Transformation Innovation team. She has been at Vale for one year.
The value ascribed to diversity and inclusion is legitimately changing. Vale is working on the pillar of education, goals and improving the consequence management system. The company put people at the center of decisions and discourse and that was fundamental. We have a voice with which we can bring stances to HR decisions through the affinity groups.
Willer Junior
LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group
Talking about Vale's LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group fills me with great pride: look where we've come! We are under constant evolution, while still being at the start of a great transformation. I joined the group in 2020 after noticing Vale opening itself up to inclusion. All the great achievements in the world were collective: people who came together believing in positive transformations. Things are no different here. We understand the importance of being together to evolve in the quest for a more inclusive environment.
Alaf Leão
Planning and Programming Technician at Vale for 7 years.
Marina Duarte has been a control analyst at Vale for 14 years. With her wife, Samiris, they had Olavo, the first baby registered with two mothers in Itabira/MG.
What have we done?
Disseminating the importance of the themes of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is only one part of a set of actions and initiatives that we have developed together in order to build a psychologically safe and inclusive environment for all. Respect, active listening, formal inclusion and zero tolerance for discrimination, prejudice and harassment are essential elements for Vale.
Sex reassignment surgery is now covered by Vale’s health insurance plan. Sex reassignment is a set of various clinical and surgical procedures that benefit transgender people. In addition, we also offer psychological assistance to everyone who is due to undergo surgery or needs professional support for other personal issues.
Here are some of the sex reassignment procedures covered by Vale’s health insurance plan:
Here are some of the sex reassignment procedures covered by Vale’s health insurance plan:
Mastectomy (removal of breasts)
Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus)
Oophorectomy (total or partial removal of the ovaries)
Orchiectomy (removal of the testicles)
Thyroplasty (laryngeal cartilage plastic surgery)
Since 2021, hormone therapy for gender transition has been available to all male and female employees and their dependents, with 100% coverage by Vale’s AMS health insurance plan.
At Vale, trans people can use a name other than their legal name, which they prefer to be known by, on their name badge, emails or any other space.
Fostering a healthy work environment means ensuring that there is no room for prejudice and fear of reprisals. With that in mind, we created a space for listening, care and safety for everyone who experiences harassment or discrimination within Vale.
In a completely confidential manner, the channel offers a multidisciplinary team for anyone who feels victimized in situations that are at odds with our principles. In this channel, Vale professionals are heard, supported and, if they wish, they can make formal complaints.
In a completely confidential manner, the channel offers a multidisciplinary team for anyone who feels victimized in situations that are at odds with our principles. In this channel, Vale professionals are heard, supported and, if they wish, they can make formal complaints.
This benefit is available to same-sex couples, as well as mothers, widowers and divorced men (with custody of children).
Celebrations
In addition to the structuring initiatives implemented, Vale has been carrying out internal and external campaigns to increase the knowledge and awareness of all on the subject of the LGBTQIA+.
In recent years, several actions have been carried out in the month of June, the month in which the International LGBTQIA+ Pride Day is celebrated on the 28th. The actions also attempt to reinforce our commitments to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
In recent years, several actions have been carried out in the month of June, the month in which the International LGBTQIA+ Pride Day is celebrated on the 28th. The actions also attempt to reinforce our commitments to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
Vale’s 1st LGBTQIA+ Pride Celebration
In the 2021 LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, we experienced an important milestone within Vale. A live virtual concert with the participation of renowned Brazilian singers. The CEO, VPs, and over than 14,000 viewers, including employees and family members, celebrated this moment together.
#IncludeToTransform
Amplifying the voice of the people who make up Vale is essential for the culture we are building. Each and every person enriches our vision of the world and contributes so we may evolve, together.
The web series Mining by Women praises the work of women in the mining sector. We are committed to doubling the number of women in the workforce, compared to 2019, and reaching 26% of women in the company by 2025.
#IncludeToTransform
#IncludeToTransform
We believe in the importance of naturalization, adaptation, and development of people with disabilities in the labor market. Vale believes that inclusion goes beyond hiring: it is above all about offering opportunities to everyone, in a work environment of equality and respect. #IncludeToTransform
An anti-racist company is a daily construction: with attitude, respect and, above all, with opportunities. We have the goal of reaching 40% of black employees, both men and women, in leadership roles in Brazil by 2026. #IncludeToTransform
Training Programs
We are committed to daily knowledge and awareness of respect for diversity on a daily basis.
With leadership training, internal and external campaigns and educational actions, our goal is to fight discrimination and spread our culture of respect.
Since 2020, more than 4,000 leaders have taken part in our Diversity, Equality and Inclusion training.
Furthermore, we have periodically promoted workshops and webinars to listen to our employees and create learning opportunities on LGBTQIA+ topics and other subjects, such as gender, racism and inclusion of people with disabilities.
With leadership training, internal and external campaigns and educational actions, our goal is to fight discrimination and spread our culture of respect.
Since 2020, more than 4,000 leaders have taken part in our Diversity, Equality and Inclusion training.
Furthermore, we have periodically promoted workshops and webinars to listen to our employees and create learning opportunities on LGBTQIA+ topics and other subjects, such as gender, racism and inclusion of people with disabilities.
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Hudon Ferreira, is a programmer at Vale in Itabira/MG
Our stance
We have been undergoing an intense cultural transformation process since 2019, reflecting on our role in society. In this journey, we established a commitment to value diversity and promote equality and inclusion. We are developing a series of strategic initiatives to achieve the goals we have established.
We believe that these initiatives focused on inclusion and diversity help promote an increasingly collaborative, innovative and attractive environment for new talent.
We believe that these initiatives focused on inclusion and diversity help promote an increasingly collaborative, innovative and attractive environment for new talent.
Marina Quental
Executive Vice President of People
Vale’s five principles of diversity and respect
Recognize and value the individuality of all employees and stakeholders, assuring a fair work environment where everyone has equal opportunities to develop their potential
Create an environment of psychological safety in which people are free to be themselves, share their ideas and expressing their points of view respectfully with others through open and transparent dialogue.
Treat everyone fairly and equally, without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, disability, religion, nationality or political beliefs. This must happen also in the internal norms and processes of recruitment, dismissal, promotion, compensation and benefits, training or retirement which must be based on merit.
Respect the dignity and human rights of all people in the work environment. Any violations of the Diversity and Inclusion Policy are considered violations of Vale's Code of Conduct and are subject to the penalties provided in the document, available on Vale's website.
Stimulate dialogue and debate to expand the awareness of the employees, third parties suppliers, customers and communities about the importance of showing respect for diversity and combating discrimination by means of internal and external campaigns, training and educational activities.
Our goal is to create fully satisfactory working conditions and opportunities, in which our professionals, in their diversity, feel equally represented and can achieve their potential, thus contributing to the mission of materializing results for all stakeholders.
Discover our Inclusion and Diversity Policy, Code of Conduct and Human Rights Policy
Derick Silva is an Information Technology Analyst at Vale
Evolving together
We understand that it is essential to increase knowledge and awareness on the subject of the LGBTQIA+. This is why we have created educational content that helps clarify issues related to sexual orientation and gender identities. Together, we can spread respect towards all.
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Why Pride
Why Pride
The LGBTQIA+ Pride celebration has a date and place of birth. It was born on June 28, 1969 in New York, United States. On that day, the patrons of a bar called Stonewall Inn, famous for its LGBTQIA+ public, decided to rebel against the police oppression that often happened at the venue.
The Stonewall Uprising, as it became known, is considered the starting point for the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. By the following year, in 1970, the first marches for equal rights appeared. Gradually, these demonstrations began to take place in different parts of the world, putting Gay Pride on the official calendar of many cities. June 28th is now the official date of International LGBT Pride Day in honor of the Stonewall Uprising.
Simply and objectively, LGBTQIA+ rights are claims for human rights, such as equality, justice and freedom.
The Stonewall Uprising, as it became known, is considered the starting point for the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. By the following year, in 1970, the first marches for equal rights appeared. Gradually, these demonstrations began to take place in different parts of the world, putting Gay Pride on the official calendar of many cities. June 28th is now the official date of International LGBT Pride Day in honor of the Stonewall Uprising.
Simply and objectively, LGBTQIA+ rights are claims for human rights, such as equality, justice and freedom.
We want to build an increasingly inclusive company, in which the gender identity and sexual orientation of all are respected, regardless of personal beliefs and values. In order to encourage open and transparent dialogue, we created this guide on LGBTQIA+ Pride and Respect as an awareness tool. Education is the most powerful force to overcome prejudice.
Let's learn together, surround ourselves with information and talk about the subject.
This is how we will understand how to take a stand, how to give our support and how to make respect present in our daily lives in a natural way.
Let's learn together, surround ourselves with information and talk about the subject.
This is how we will understand how to take a stand, how to give our support and how to make respect present in our daily lives in a natural way.
We are all protagonists of the transformation effort
We are all protagonists of the transformation effort
Proud to be an ally
Proud to be an ally
Diverse teams contribute to the cultural enrichment of our company. When we live with people from different backgrounds, we have the opportunity to get to know completely different ideas and worldviews, which allows for a creative and innovative development that can optimizing the results of the entire team.
Respect in the workplace is positive for the internal climate. By reducing conflict, we increase each employee's satisfaction with their work, which keeps productivity and efficiency high. When we feel respected and satisfied with the work environment, we are able to carry out our tasks more carefully and safely.
Respect in the workplace is positive for the internal climate. By reducing conflict, we increase each employee's satisfaction with their work, which keeps productivity and efficiency high. When we feel respected and satisfied with the work environment, we are able to carry out our tasks more carefully and safely.
Emotional health and safety
Emotional health and safety
Prejudice, social exclusion, lack of representation and the imminent risk of violence are factors that can affect the emotional health of the LGBTQIA+ population.
Many of the difficulties of being LGBTQIA+ exist outside the legal system and go far beyond the workplace. Some individuals experience rejections from their families, public teasing, and other social stresses that cause emotional illness.
Many of the difficulties of being LGBTQIA+ exist outside the legal system and go far beyond the workplace. Some individuals experience rejections from their families, public teasing, and other social stresses that cause emotional illness.
Respect in everyday life
Respect in everyday life
The aggression against the LGBTQIA+ community goes far beyond physical and psychological violence and includes acts of humiliation, threats and bullying. Intolerance and prejudice are also present in expressions and “jokes” that have been naturalized in society, but are extremely offensive and should be excluded from our daily lives.
Be careful not to repeat these aggressions and take a stand whenever someone reproduces any of these prejudices.
Be careful not to repeat these aggressions and take a stand whenever someone reproduces any of these prejudices.
"What a waste!"
It may seem like a compliment, but it is not. A person’s sexual orientation does not hinder how they may enjoy life and nobody else has anything to do with it. If you wish to compliment someone, do so with kindness and respect, always.
"But you don't even look like you are gay!"
We need to shed all stereotypes. There isn’t a manual determining how to be an LGBTQIA+ person and there are countless ways to express one’s personality. Each person has their own essence, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. LGBTQIA+ people have a common struggle, but that doesn’t mean they are all the same.
“How do you even know you are a lesbian? Have you ever tried being with a man just to be sure?”
An individual’s sexual discovery is unique to them and goes far beyond physical experiences. A heterosexual person does not need to go through a same-sex romantic experience to be sure of their heterosexuality. Respect people's intimacy.
“I’m not a bigot, I even have gay friends.”
Having an LGBTQIA+ friend or relative does not imply that you are unable to hold prejudiced stances. The core issue is seeing intolerance as violence and taking a stand about it. Saying you have a gay friend is as unnecessary as stating you have a heterosexual friend.
"I respect you, but don’t try hitting up on me."
Being attracted to men or women does not mean that a person is attracted to any and all men or women, nor does it imply disrespecting the desires of others.
“I have no problem with it, but there’s no need to parade it.”
Wishing that a person would hide who they are or determining that the way in which they express their own personality is wrong is extremely prejudiced and interferes with the way of life of the other person.
“I have always wanted a gay friend so I can get fashion tips!”
This is another stereotype we should abandon. A gay man does not necessarily have to understand fashion, just as a woman is not required to know how to cook, clean, and iron clothes. Each person’s interests and abilities pertain to their personality, not their sexual orientation or gender identity.
“But what is your real name? Did you undergo surgery?”
It is extremely invasive and unnecessary to ask these questions to transgender people. Names are used only so that others may call us, they do not define who we are. Likewise, whether a person did or did not undergo gender affirmation surgery does not make them any less man or woman. The intimacy of all should always be respected.
“Which of you is the man in the relationship?”
A man does not cease being a man for being gay, just as a woman does not cease being a woman for being lesbian. Believing that a romantic relationship requires one of the individuals to take on the “role of the man” reinforces gender stereotypes that curtail men and women’s actions in society and impose specific ways of existing to people.
“It’s a moment of indecision or a fear of picking a side.”
Bisexuality and pansexuality are not “preparatory stages” for homosexuality or a moment of indecision. People may feel attracted to others regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Another bigoted mistake is to believe that being interested in men and women is a sign of promiscuity. Sexual orientation has no bearing on a person’s loyalty and faithfulness in a romantic relationship.
Diversety
Glossary
Diversety
Glossary
We believe that education and knowledge are the basis on which to establish respect in the workplace and in society as a whole. Understanding the pluralities of the LGBTQIA+ community is an important tool in becoming a ally of pride, challenging prejudices, and fighting for the rights of all people.
A
Agender or non-binary: a person who does not identify with either male or female genders.
Ally: a person who works against any kind of oppression, taking a stand against prejudice and fighting for equal rights, even though they do not belong to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Asexual: a person who does not feel romantic attraction towards others.
Assigned sex: the sex that is assigned at birth, defined by physiological factors such as reproductive organs, hormones, and chromosomes.
Ally: a person who works against any kind of oppression, taking a stand against prejudice and fighting for equal rights, even though they do not belong to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Asexual: a person who does not feel romantic attraction towards others.
Assigned sex: the sex that is assigned at birth, defined by physiological factors such as reproductive organs, hormones, and chromosomes.
B
Bisexual: a person who is romantically attracted to more than one gender.
C
Cis or Cisgender: a person who psychologically and socially identifies with their assigned sex.
Cross-dresser (transvestite): a feminine identity with major cultural and historical importance in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights.
Cross-dresser (transvestite): a feminine identity with major cultural and historical importance in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights.
D
Deconstruction: the personal and social effort to unlearn, identify, and eliminate prejudiced and oppressive behaviors and attitudes that we have absorbed throughout our lives.
Discrimination: restriction, disrespect, and/or violation of the human rights of others due to factors such as culture, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, social stratus, sex, sexual orientation, among others.
Drag queen: an artistic expression characterized by the creation of a character, usually feminine and comedic, for entertainment purposes.
Discrimination: restriction, disrespect, and/or violation of the human rights of others due to factors such as culture, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, social stratus, sex, sexual orientation, among others.
Drag queen: an artistic expression characterized by the creation of a character, usually feminine and comedic, for entertainment purposes.
E
Empowerment: the process of knowing one’s abilities, increasing confidence and a protagonist role in the struggle for equal rights, inclusion, and representation.
Equality: the principle of granting benefits in order to assure equal rights.
F
Feminism: a social movement that fights for and defends equal rights for men and women.
G
Gay: a word used to designate men who feel romantically attracted to other men.
Gender: a social construct of values that define emotional, romantic, physical, and behavioral characteristics that each society assigns to men and women. Gender is not defined by the sex assigned at birth and is constructed throughout each person’s life.
Gender binary: the belief that there are only two genders, masculine and feminine.
Gender: a social construct of values that define emotional, romantic, physical, and behavioral characteristics that each society assigns to men and women. Gender is not defined by the sex assigned at birth and is constructed throughout each person’s life.
Gender binary: the belief that there are only two genders, masculine and feminine.
Gender expression: a person’s social presentation and expression, including through style, clothing, and accessories.
Gender identity: how a person feels and how they wish to be represented in society, regardless of their assigned sex.
Gender stereotype: a set of ideas that label, limit, and impose ways in which men and women should behave in society.
Gender identity: how a person feels and how they wish to be represented in society, regardless of their assigned sex.
Gender stereotype: a set of ideas that label, limit, and impose ways in which men and women should behave in society.
H
Heteronormativity: a system that normalizes and imposes heterosexuality as the only valid option, oppressing the LGBTQIA+ community.
Homophobia: aversion, prejudice, and hostility against any LGBTQIA+ person. The origin of the word denotes aversion to homosexual men, but the term is broadly used to define intolerance against the entire LGBTQIA+ community. In 2019, Brazil became the 43rd country to criminalize homophobia.
Homosexual: a person who feels romantically attracted to another person with the same sex.
Homosexuality: the characteristic of a person who feels romantically attracted to another person with the same sex.
Homosexual: a person who feels romantically attracted to another person with the same sex.
Homosexuality: the characteristic of a person who feels romantically attracted to another person with the same sex.
I
Intersex: a person who has biologic characteristics that do not fit typical female or male categories.
L
Lesbian: a woman who is romantically attracted to another woman.
LGBTQIA+: an acronym used to represent the entire movement of people who uphold diversity and equal rights. In order, the letters stand for: lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual people. The “+” sign represents any other gender identity or sexual orientation that is not represented by the other letters of the acronym.
LGBTQIA+: an acronym used to represent the entire movement of people who uphold diversity and equal rights. In order, the letters stand for: lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual people. The “+” sign represents any other gender identity or sexual orientation that is not represented by the other letters of the acronym.
M
Misogyny: feminine belittling women and everything that pertains to that which is feminine.
P
Pansexual: a person who is romantically attracted to all kinds of gender and/or all sexual orientations.
Preferred name: the name used by transgender people or cross-dressers (transvestites) to represent their gender identity while their legal name is not changed.
Prejudice: a set of preconceived and learned beliefs and values that lead a person or group of people to create opinions against other people with pre-defined characteristics, such as culture, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, social stratus, sex, sexual orientation, among others.
Preferred name: the name used by transgender people or cross-dressers (transvestites) to represent their gender identity while their legal name is not changed.
Prejudice: a set of preconceived and learned beliefs and values that lead a person or group of people to create opinions against other people with pre-defined characteristics, such as culture, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, social stratus, sex, sexual orientation, among others.
Q
Queer: a person who transits between multiple possibilities in terms of gender and sexuality.
S
Sexism: prejudice, expressed through opinions and attitudes, that opposes equal rights among genders and creates a hierarchy that favors men and oppresses women.
Sexual orientation: refers to the recipients of a person’s affection and with whom they will have sexual relations. Heterosexuals have relations with the opposite sex, homosexuals have relations to people with the same sex, and bisexuals have relations with people of both sexes.
Sorority: solidarity and alliance between people within a same group to defend themselves, provide support, and fight against discrimination.
Structural sexism: normalization of sexist behavior transmitted throughout generations.
Sexual orientation: refers to the recipients of a person’s affection and with whom they will have sexual relations. Heterosexuals have relations with the opposite sex, homosexuals have relations to people with the same sex, and bisexuals have relations with people of both sexes.
Sorority: solidarity and alliance between people within a same group to defend themselves, provide support, and fight against discrimination.
Structural sexism: normalization of sexist behavior transmitted throughout generations.
T
Transgender or transexual: a person who identifies with a gender opposite to their assigned sex. A transgender woman is a person who was assigned male at birth but identifies as a woman; a transgender man is a person who was assigned female at birth but identifies as a man.
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