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Commitment to DEIB

Our commitment to DEIB

Despite attacks on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), Public Rights Project isn’t backing down and will work tirelessly to ensure everyone feels valued. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a multi-racial democracy that works for all. To us, DEIB isn’t just a philosophy — it’s woven into everything we do, ensuring that everyone can thrive.

We know that DEIB requires both internal and external activities. We are committed to grounding our program strategies, ways of working, and organizational culture in DEIB principles and practices. To that end, our DEIB north star goals will guide us over the next three years. These north stars are informed by our strategic planning process, feedback from staff, and findings from an equity audit.

DEIB north stars

Belonging: We foster an environment of inclusivity and respect where every identity is valued.

Clarity: We set transparent and clear expectations to support staff development and performance.

Consistency: We are committed to fairness and consistency across all parts of the employee journey, regardless of identity.

Power: We concentrate on cases and projects that drive racial and gender equity and support marginalized communities, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ groups.

Representation: We prioritize working with government partners who bring lived experience with the harms we aim to address. We also prioritize the inclusion of diverse perspectives, particularly those with lived experience, as essential to our mission and effectiveness.

Values-aligned: We concentrate on cases and projects that use government power to advance civil rights, especially for marginalized people, including BIPOC people, LGBTQIA+ people, pregnant people, and workers.