Background
The Global Initiative for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Curling was established to make our sport more diverse, equitable and inclusive by drawing upon the collective wisdom, passions, skills and resources of its members.
This Charter serves as our guide and holds us accountable to the commitments we have made to ourselves and each other.
Our Vision
To build a more open, welcoming, and supportive world that cherishes diversity, fosters a sense of belonging, and champions equitable opportunities.
Our Mission
To make curling a more inclusive sport, reflecting the diversity of the world and the communities it is played in, by inspiring, educating, guiding, and supporting all the stakeholders - governing bodies, clubs, teams, athletes, coaches, staff, volunteers, supporters, sponsors, vendors, and partners - in the pursuit of that objective.
What Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mean To Us
We believe that diversity in our sport may manifest itself in a range of all human identities and differences, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability or attributes, national origin, language, religion, political beliefs and socio-economic background.
Equity is about creating a fair and level playing field for everyone by eliminating barriers and biases that may limit certain individuals or groups from reaching their full potential.
For us, inclusion is when a diversity of people feel openly welcomed and valued, have equitable access to opportunities and resources, can proudly express their perspectives and values, and are able to freely pursue their interests and talents.
Our Values
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Sport for Change: We strive towards the lofty ideals of Olympism, which places sport at the service of humankind and promotes the values of good example, social responsibility, and respect for universal fundamental rights.
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Team Work: We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, interests, and backgrounds working together to make this initiative successful.
Our Commitments
We make the following public commitments to promote the values of diversity, equity and inclusion within our sport:
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We will create, promote and maintain opportunities for engagement, education, and discourse related to issues of diversity, equity and inclusion within our sport.
Scope Of Our Work
We will undertake the following work in order to meet our objectives:
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We will study best practices, identify opportunities for change, and push for inclusive policies and practices in the following three areas - organisational structures, grassroots development, and elite sport.
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We will collectively brainstorm and come up with ideas and solutions to address disparities in areas such as access, representation, retention, visibility, and growth within our sport.
DEI Academy
