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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''' = | + | = '''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. | + | # 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. |
− | | + | # 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. | + | # Connect with '''[[:en:GC_Diversity_Networks_-_Réseaux_de_la-diversité-du_GC|Diversity Networks]] t'''o ensure find panelists from systemically marginalized communities. |
− | | + | # 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. | + | # Ensure to use language interpretations, closed captioning and other accessibility measures to facilitate access to persons with disabilities. |
− | | + | # 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. | + | # 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. | |
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| = '''Frequently Asked Questions:''' = | | = '''Frequently Asked Questions:''' = |