Rhineland Regional Association (LVR)

The Landschaftsverband Rheinland (LVR) stands for inclusion, equality and diversity - not only in its tasks, but also as an employer. With around 22,000 employees in diverse working environments, we are committed to the participation of all people in social life every day. Our fields of work are as diverse as our society: from social services, health and care, psychiatry, youth welfare and schools to administration, technology, IT, culture and heritage conservation. Whether working in the field or at a desk, in a clinic or museum - our employees work together to create an inclusive public service. The diversity of our employees is our strength: different perspectives, experiences and realities of life enrich our work and make the LVR a modern, sustainable employer that not only promotes diversity, but lives it.

...they create a safe, appreciative space for queer talent and enable direct dialog between employers and the LGBTQIA+ community. As LVR, it is important to us to visibly stand up for diversity - both internally and externally. With our participation in the Rainbow Career Lounge, we want to show that The LVR is a place where people are allowed to be who they are - with all their facets. We want to encourage LGBTQIA+ talents to feel welcome and valued here - because we know that diversity is our strength: Diversity is our strength.

The LVR is committed to an organizational culture that is characterized by mutual respect. Every individual should be valued, regardless of gender and gender identity, sexual orientation and identity, age, disability, ethnic origin and nationality, religion and ideology or other characteristics that make up social diversity. For us, diversity is not a label, but a central component of our organizational culture and our daily actions. We see ourselves as a driving force for a diverse and inclusive society in the Rhineland and regard this as a crucial cornerstone of our democracy. The LVR as a signatory to the Diversity Charter: We signed the Diversity Charter back in 2016 out of deep conviction in order to send a clear signal for an appreciative and unprejudiced working environment. Through this voluntary commitment, we are actively committed to an organizational culture that is characterized by mutual respect and appreciation. We have been implementing a diversity concept at the LVR since 2021. The focus is on a human rights-based understanding of diversity with the aim of equal participation opportunities and rights for all and zero tolerance for discrimination. We have set ourselves ambitious diversity goals, both as an employer and as a service provider for the people of the Rhineland. To this end, we regularly train our employees on inclusion, diversity and anti-discrimination. Our internal employee network "Dezernat Queer" is committed to the visibility and networking of queer employees at the LVR. It organizes events, offers exchange formats and brings perspectives from the LGBTQIA+ community into the organization. With campaigns such as IDAHOBIT, Diversity Day, participation in CSD Cologne and many other events and contributions in everyday working life, we regularly sensitize our employees to the risks of discrimination and clearly fly the flag for diversity both externally and internally - not just symbolically, but with attitude. Our employees have access to a wide range of advisory services. We are committed to using respectful, inclusive language. As a major service provider for people in the Rhineland, we are constantly working to ensure that our services are accessible to all people in all their diversity. We have contact persons for equality and gender mainstreaming, inclusion and human rights. Diversity management is being developed in all LVR clinics.

Landschaftsverband Rheinland (LVR)
Hermann-Pünder-Str. 1
50679 Cologne
Germany