LWVWI DEI Policy
The League of Women Voters is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. 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. 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.
- Community Alliances Committee: The Community Alliances Committee (CAC) is a mutually supportive learning community that meets bi-monthly to share information on strategies and create tools to increase, strengthen and expand diversity, equity, and inclusion within their respective DEI journeys. The intended members of this committee are local DEI chairs or any interested general member who wants to bring these conversations back to their local Leagues. Time commitment: ~1.5 hours per month.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee: The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEI) is responsible for increasing diversity for LWVWI among all our constituents, including members, volunteers, and supporters. The DEI Committee leads the organization in its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across all endeavors. The DEI Committee seeks to attract more volunteers and members and move them up the affiliation and engagement ladder, providing a welcoming and inclusive culture that engages people with different backgrounds and abilities, and where different people can all make a meaningful impact on our mission. Time commitment: 1 hour per month.
