[Peace] WEFT Anti-Sexism Statement

[Kranich, Kimberlie]

Hi, all.  I am happy to forward the following good news.
Kimberlie
WEFT BOD Member
 
 
 The WEFT Board of Directors approved the following statement at the 1/24/05
meeting:

ANTI-SEXISM STATEMENT

Every member of the WEFT community has the right to an environment free of 
discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, gender, and/or gender 
identity.

WEFT does not tolerate or condone sexism or negative gender stereotyping 
and is committed to achieving the prevention of such behaviors and 
practices and promoting an anti-sexist culture by: 1. ensuring that women 
are included in decision-making positions; 2. addressing policies and 
practices that, while not intentionally discriminatory or intimidating, 
have such an effect; and, 3. educating and informing all members of the 
WEFT community on issues associated with sex, gender and/or gender 
identity.

WEFT prohibits discrimination and harassment, including conduct on the 
basis of sex, gender and/or gender identity that: 1. is abusive, demeaning 
or threatening -- including behavior such as name-calling; derogatory 
remarks, gestures and physical attacks; or display of derogatory or 
belittling pictures and graffiti; 2. biases administrative and appointment 
decisions, volunteer and workplace practices, promotion, appointment; 3. 
misuses power, authority or influence; and, 4. discriminates in the 
provision of goods and services, or access to premises, accommodation and 
other facilities.


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