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Before I confirm my attendance, could I please request confirmation of the other panelists/speakers/participants? I hope to see a diverse and inclusive representation. Should you require some assistance achieving this, I would be happy to support you as best as I can.  
 
Before I confirm my attendance, could I please request confirmation of the other panelists/speakers/participants? I hope to see a diverse and inclusive representation. Should you require some assistance achieving this, I would be happy to support you as best as I can.  
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= '''Response Template For Confirmation of a Panel Lacking Diversity''' =
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= '''Response Template for Confirmation of a Panel Lacking Diversity''' =
 
Thank you for providing details of the panelists who will be speaking at your upcoming event.  
 
Thank you for providing details of the panelists who will be speaking at your upcoming event.  
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Below are some considerations for event organizers to ensure their events are representative, diverse and equitable:
 
Below are some considerations for event organizers to ensure their events are representative, diverse and equitable:
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Strive to achieve gender balance while being inclusive of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.  
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# Ensuring that on a panel of three people, two are from underrepresented groups. On a Panel of four people, three should be from underrepresented groups etc.
 
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# Strive to achieve gender balance while being inclusive of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.  
Connect with '''[[:en:GC_Diversity_Networks_-_Réseaux_de_la-diversité-du_GC|Diversity Networks]] t'''o ensure find panelists from systemically marginalized communities.  
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# Connect with '''[[:en:GC_Diversity_Networks_-_Réseaux_de_la-diversité-du_GC|Diversity Networks]] t'''o ensure find panelists from systemically marginalized communities.  
 
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# Try to assemble panelists from various backgrounds, being cognizant of underrepresented groups, individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds, diverse age groups, abilities and geographical locations.  
Try to assemble panelists from various backgrounds, being cognizant of underrepresented groups, individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds, diverse age groups, abilities and geographical locations.  
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# Ensure to use language interpretations, closed captioning and other accessibility measures to facilitate access to persons with disabilities.
 
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# Promote the use of gender-sensitive language and preferred pronouns.
Ensure to use language interpretations, closed captioning and other accessibility measures to facilitate access to persons with disabilities.
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# Ensure the event date does not conflict with religious and cultural holidays
 
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Promote the use of gender-sensitive language and preferred pronouns.
      
= '''Frequently Asked Questions:''' =
 
= '''Frequently Asked Questions:''' =