Diversity - Equity - Inclusion - Access
Our Commitment to DEI&A
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEI&A) are core values that guide our work in defending democracy at the local, state (LWVNY), and national level (LWVUS).These principles are essential for building a truly representative democracy and must be woven into how we participate in and shape governance in our country.
That’s why we are committed to making the organizational changes needed to see our communities through the lens of DEI&A and to ensure that our engagement is both authentic and impactful.
In 2020, the League of Women Voters elevated DEI&A to the same level of importance as our long-standing commitment to nonpartisanship. This means that everything the League does—from advocacy to programming to organizational decision-making—must reflect these values.
Our Policy – This League is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. The League is an organization that respects and values the cultural richness of our community and our members. The collective sum of our individual differences and life experiences represents not only our culture, but our reputation and the organization’s mission and achievements as well. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be accepted within the League, including but not limited to race, socio-economic status, age, ability status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, or marital status.
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La discriminación o el acoso de cualquier tipo no serán aceptados dentro de la Liga, incluyendo pero no limitado a raza, estatus socioeconómico, edad, capacidad, religión, orientación sexual, origen nacional, identidad de género o estado civil. La Liga se compromete a fomentar, cultivar y preservar una cultura de diversidad, equidad, inclusión, acceso y pertenencia para todas las personas. La Liga es una organización que respeta y valora la riqueza de nuestra comunidad y nuestros miembros. La suma colectiva de nuestras diferencias individuales y experiencias de vida representa no solo nuestra cultura, sino también nuestra reputación y los logros y la misión de la organización.
Archived Messages to the Field
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Recommended Readings or Viewings
Surveys and Polls
Our Committee
Who we are, what we do and what we have planned for LWV with the collaborative efforts of our local DEI Directors /Committee Chairs
Resources
From various valued sources: National / NYS / Leagues Within and Outside of the State / Other Organizations
Webinars / Education / Meetings
DEI related meetings and webinars, for your continuing education, as offered from State or a local League.
Success Stories
Starting with a few stories provided as requested to our national BOD, now including submissions that were made to the biennial LWVNYS “Bridges to Excellence” DEI Recognition Award begun in 2023.
Take Action! Be a JEDI Activists
Alerts to calls to make or actions you can take as an individual (or in partnership with fellow Leaguers or community groups) to aid in the advocacy for justice and to
hold empathy for our fellow citizens.