Our Commitment
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The League of Women Voters affirms that diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to our mission of empowering voters and defending democracy for all people.
The League of Women Voters affirms that diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to our mission of empowering voters and defending democracy for all people.
The League of Women Voters of DeKalb is fully committed to ensuring compliance, in principle and in practice, with LWVUS’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy.
There shall be no barriers to full participation in the LWVDK on the basis of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, parental status, socioeconomic status, language, accent, ability status, mental health, educational level or background, geography, nationality, work style, work experience, job role function, thinking style, personality type, physical appearance, political perspective or affiliation and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity.
Read Full Bylaws →Our democracy is strongest when every voice is heard and every community is represented. LWVDK actively works to dismantle structural racism and other forms of oppression in our organization and community.
The League is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be accepted within the League.
We actively recruit and welcome members from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Our strength comes from our differences.
We apply a DEI lens to all programs and positions, examining who is involved, who will be impacted, and whether our work builds a more equitable community.
We create space where everyone can participate fully and authentically. Diverse voices strengthen our advocacy and our democracy.
The League of Women Voters National organization has committed to DEI as a core organizational value. The 2020 LWVUS National Convention passed a resolution requiring all Leagues to adopt a DEI policy — reflecting a national commitment to building a more equitable and inclusive democracy movement.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are not buzzwords — they are commitments to our organizational mission. With our commitment to Empower Voters and Defend Democracy, we commit to equity for all voters and recognition that democracy is strengthened by the inclusion of all diverse voices within the community.
LWVUS acknowledges that our organization was not welcoming to women of color through much of its history. Understanding this history is essential as we strive to do better. LWVDK echoes this acknowledgment and commits to doing the ongoing work of building an inclusive organization.
LWVUS Full DEI Policy →LWVDK applies a DEI lens to all programs by examining: Who is involved in the work? Who will be impacted? Are we centering the voices of those most affected? Does this build an equitable and inclusive organization?
LWVUS provides a DEI Guide, webinars, and toolkits for local leagues. Visit lwv.org/dei for the full resource library.
Contact the LWVDK Board at info@lwvdk.org with DEI-related questions or concerns.
