Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility
What We Believe
Everyone who engages with Rotary — no matter who they are, where they are in the world, or how long they have been connected with Rotary — should feel valued, respected, and welcomed. These ideals reflect what current and prospective members want and expect from their Rotary experience: respect, ethical leadership, inclusion, and the opportunity to work together to create more just, open, and welcoming communities for all people.
Together We
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Board of Directors convened the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Task Force to assess the current state of IDEA within Rotary and develop a comprehensive plan of action with achievable, measurable, and meaningful outcomes for Rotary.
Core Principles
Valuing Diversity
We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, color, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.
Recognizing Barriers
Appreciating Individuality
We believe that all people hold visible and invisible qualities that inherently make them unique, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where each person knows they are valued and belong.
Communicating Transparency
Blog Articles
- 3 ways to make your club more inclusive
- 3 ways to create a harassment-free zone at Rotary
- 4 questions about Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- In a time of social upheaval, where should America go?
- What you can do to make your club more LGBTQ+ inclusive
- Rotaractors promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Sunrise after Dark increases Rotary’s diversity in Louisiana
