Diversity & Inclusion Policy

Introduction

Dyrenes Alliance are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. We recognize that a wide range of perspectives, experiences and talents are essential to our mission of protecting animal rights. This policy expresses our commitment to creating a work environment and organizational culture that values differences and promotes equal opportunities for all.

Vision and purpose

Our vision is to build an organization where everyone - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin or socio-economic background - feels welcome, respected and valued. The purpose of this policy is to guide our practices and decisions so that we actively promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

Concrete goals

1. To ensure a diverse composition of staff, management and board.

2. Create and maintain a work environment that respects and includes diverse perspectives.

3. To develop and implement diversity and inclusion training programs for everyone in the association.

Concrete inclusion efforts

Dyrenes Alliance recognize that the animal rights movement has historically been perceived as less diverse. We are committed to changing this image by actively working to include people from a wide range of backgrounds in our movement. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment in all parts of the organization where it is easy and natural to become part of the community and feel welcome.

To achieve this goal, we will:

• Wherever possible, we will partner with consultants and organizations that specialize in promoting inclusion and diversity. These experts will help us develop and implement effective strategies tailored to our unique needs and goals. This can include everything from designing inclusive recruitment strategies to facilitating workshops and training programs for our employees and volunteers.

• We leverage the knowledge and skills of our current team through internal working groups and mentorship programs that promote sharing and collaboration across our organization.

• We are committed to regularly evaluating each community within our local associations to ensure they are as inclusive as possible. This includes identifying and addressing any barriers to participation and ensuring that everyone feels welcome and valued.

• Ensure our events, meetings and social gatherings are accessible and welcoming to people with different backgrounds and needs, including adapting locations, language and format to accommodate broader participation.

• Foster a culture where differences are not only tolerated, but valued as an essential part of our strength and innovation. This includes encouraging open dialog and exchange of perspectives as a way to enrich our community and improve our efforts for animals.

• Develop and maintain an inclusive communication strategy that reflects our diversity and inclusion goals in all our materials, from marketing campaigns to internal communications.

These actions will be accompanied by regular evaluation and adaptation to ensure that we are constantly moving towards a more inclusive and diverse community. We understand that this is an ongoing process and we commit to making the necessary efforts to make our movement open and accessible to all who wish to contribute to our common goal of animal rights.

Commitments and values

• We are committed to continuously learning and developing our understanding of how to best integrate the principles of diversity and inclusion into our work.

• We value openness, respect and collaboration and expect these values to be reflected in the behavior of everyone associated with our organization.

Division of responsibilities

• Management is responsible for the implementation of this policy and will ensure that all employees are informed and trained on its principles and practices. Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of management's responsibilities. This may involve, for example, management regularly assessing progress and challenges related to diversity and inclusion goals and ensuring that these topics are part of strategic discussions and decision-making processes.

• In addition, local and district coordinators have a specific responsibility to uphold our diversity and inclusion policy. This includes the task of actively creating a safe and open environment for all volunteers and other potential participants in our events. They must ensure that our activities are presented with clear and useful information to make it as accessible and welcoming as possible for a broad spectrum of participants. The role of coordinators is crucial in promoting a culture of inclusion and diversity at the local and district level, where they can directly influence and improve the inclusivity of our community.

Behavioral guidelines

• All employees and volunteers are expected to contribute to a positive and respectful work environment.

• Discrimination, harassment or other forms of exclusionary behavior will not be tolerated.

Implementation and communication

• This policy will be communicated to all employees, volunteers and partners.

• Training programs and resources will be made available to support the understanding and implementation of this policy.

Follow-up and evaluation

• The policy will be reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure it continues to reflect our goals and the current context.

• Regular feedback from employees, volunteers and stakeholders will be encouraged and used to guide future changes.