Diveristy, Equity and Inclusion, otherwise referred to as DEI, is a priority for LWV Montana. The LWV Montana DEI policy statement is:
LWV of Montana is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.
There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization 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.
Resources to help you and your local League meet your DEI goals:
PDF of slide show used in a LWV Montana DEI workshop (May 2021).- LWVUS web page with DEI statement and links to DEI resources.
- Montana-specific Information from Montana Office of Public Instruction regarding Native Americans.
