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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Resources to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion in your League. 

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DEI Success Stories: LWV of Arlington (VA)

The League of Women Voters of Arlington, VA received the James B. Hunter Award from the Arlington County Human Rights Commission in December 2019. Their president, Joan Porte, shared with us how the Arlington League has worked to fight housing discrimination, increase voter turnout, and connect with underrepresented constituencies.

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December 2019 DEI Webinar

DEI Q&A
December 19, 2019

This webinar featured questions and conversation topics submitted by registrants on a variety of DEI topics. The LWVUS DEI committee, LWVUS staff, and webinar participants provided feedback, advise, and further conversation on each. 

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Guide Intro

In an effort to assist all members in embracing this commitment to DEI we want to educate, enlighten, and provoke discussion around this topic. The following is a guide to DEI materials we feel are most relevant to this goal. It consists of internal resources created by LWV members and staff and external sources recommended by the LWVUS DEI Committee. 

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Guide Section 1: DEI Basics

The objective of this section is to provide a basic overview of what DEI is, what we mean by common DEI terms, and why DEI is so important to our League work. 

Intended Audience: Those new to DEI work; those new to the League

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Guide Section 2: Individual Learning and Internal Evaluation

The objective of this section is to provide resources to assist with education and evaluation of DEI at an individual level. 

Intended Audience: Those who understand the basics of DEI and want more on how to commit to and understand DEI as an individual. 

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Guide Section 3: DEI Lens and League Work

The objective of this section is to provide tools and education on how Leagues can apply a DEI Lens to all of their League work and center DEI in that work .

Intended Audience: All League Members. It is recommended that the resources in this section be used as part of DEI related League meetings and trainings.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Guide Section 4: Beyond the Basics

The objective of this section is to offer supplemental resources for those who have reviewed and applied the other resources and are looking for ways to deepen their DEI education and be a strong voice for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 

Intended Audience: Individuals who feel educated and empowered to take their DEI work to a deeper level.

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November 2019 DEI Webinar

Difficult Conversations
November 21, 2019

This webinar explored how to recognize why DEI focused conversations may be uncomfortable or difficult and how to navigate those kinds of conversations.

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October 2019 DEI Webinar

DEI Lens & Our Advocacy
October 30, 2019

This webinar explored how to view and apply a DEI lens to the mission impact and advocacy work we do. 

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September 2019 DEI Webinar

Intergenerational Equity
September 26, 2019

This webinar explored what Intergenerational Equity is, how Leagues and League members can be inclusive and welcoming of members and engagers of all ages and how different generations can learn from each other. 

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DEI Success Stories: LWV of Ohio

The LWV of Ohio has been working to engage the next generation of voters, equipping them with the necessary tools to resist gender bias and demonstrating the organization’s commitment to intergenerational diversity, equity and inclusion.

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DEI Module 5: Understanding and Partnering With Your Community - Part 2

The purpose of this module is to offer a deeper understanding of how to be equitable and inclusive in how we work in our communities and lead our organization.

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