SGCI's Commitment to DEIA

The DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) Subcommittee Vision Statement

We are charged with ensuring that all members feel included, heard, and valued within SGCI. Through this subcommittee, we will address barriers that prevent members – and prospective members – from being able to participate or contribute to the organization, working towards greater and more representative participation in the organization.

We believe we can build inclusivity by embracing the undoing of institutional racism within the organization.

We acknowledge that our culture is infused with many systems of oppression. We lead with race because when we look within other dimensions of identity – income, gender, sexuality, education, ability, age, citizenship, and geography – we find racial inequities. By focusing on race and racism, we believe our efforts will lead to positive outcomes for all oppressed communities.

Goals:

Aim to develop and implement action plans that target the removal or mitigation of specific racial barriers within our structure.

Update educational programs and resources to be more inclusive of racial and cultural BIPOC elements.

Ensure communications are inclusive and respectful of BIPOC populations.

Establish collaborations and partnerships with others working to undo institutional racism.

Establish relationships and partnerships with under-represented populations as stakeholders.

To connect with this group, please reach out to deia@sgcinternational.org .