Former employee accuses Davos summit organizers of pregnancy and race discrimination
A former employee of the Davos summit has filed a lawsuit accusing the organizers of pregnancy and race discrimination. The employee, who is not named in the lawsuit, claims she was subjected to discriminatory treatment after announcing her pregnancy in 2023.
According to the lawsuit, the employee’s position at the Forum began deteriorating after she returned from maternity leave. The role she was slated to begin was eliminated and filled with a white woman who was not pregnant. The employee also alleges that she was told by one of her supervisors, a white South African woman, to consider her her master.
In response to the lawsuit, a spokesman for the World Economic Forum stated that the claims are false and will be proven as such in court. The lawsuit comes on the heels of a Wall Street Journal investigation that uncovered allegations of discrimination against women and Black employees at the Forum.
The Davos summit, which convenes top business and government leaders to discuss global issues, has come under fire for its treatment of women and employees of color. The Forum has denied the allegations, calling them demonstrably false assertions.
The lawsuit highlights the ongoing challenges faced by women and minorities in the workplace and raises questions about the Forum’s commitment to gender equality and diversity. As the case unfolds in court, the world will be watching to see how the allegations are addressed and whether meaningful change will follow.
