Samāna is one a leading consultancy exclusively focused on DEI - equality, diversity, equity and inclusion (and related capacity building), in a multidimensional manner. While gender / LGBT is a key focus area for us, our work on DEI cuts across themes and segments of diversity such as religion, faith, ethnicity, race, age, abilities, socio economic background, caste, language, customs, and more. We work with leading corporates, private equity and venture capital funds, accelerators and incubators, trade bodies, government entities, philanthropic organisations, educational institutions, startups, and all forms of business entities - through six key verticals : (A) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the Workplace Across Segments, with a specialisation in Gender & LGBTQ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; (B) Gender Impact Investing, ESG & Women’s / Transgender Economic Empowerment; (C) Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in Projects, Programmes and Policy; (D) Gender Mainstreaming in Philanthropy & CSR; (E) Anti Sexual Harassment / PoSH Compliance including Child Safeguarding; & (F) Advocacy on Related Laws & Policy. We create strategic initiatives and solutions, across varied (quantitative and qualitative) parameters, customized to the relevant sector and also specifics of the organization, and believes in working in a collaborative manner with all stakeholders and across genders, to create workable solutions based on innovative thinking and an inclusive and pragmatic approach. Samāna which means “equal” represents our vision - the progressive realization of the cherished Constitutional (and fundamental) Right to Equality, and the Sustainable Development Goal of Gender Equality outlined by the United Nations. Samāna was founded in 2018 by Aparna Mittal, a leading lawyer with over seventeen years of experience in practicing law in India. Copyright ©Aparna Mittal,2018. All rights reserved.