PLEDGES FOR Allies – By Women in PR
These actions are grounded in lived experiences, shaped by conversations with women of colour about the barriers they navigate in the workplace.
6 ways individuals can be better allies for women of colour in workplaces
- Train Your Ears
Women of colour often don’t feel safe to speak up or if they do can be talked over. Listen out to who is speaking and who is not to encourage active contribution from all participants in meetings and decision-making. - Share opportunities
Be intentional about who you put forward. Recommend, invite and include women of colour in opportunities, projects and rooms they may not otherwise be considered for. - Amplify Their Ideas
Women of colour report ideas being ignored or dismissed until repeated by others. Help ensure their contributions are credited and value the diverse lived experience they bring. - Speak Up
Help call out racism, sexism, and other microaggressions when you witness them. - Lend your network
Recognise your influence. Women of colour often find it harder to build networks or break into existing ones. Actively sponsor diverse talent by opening your network to advocate for overlooked talent. Say their name in rooms where opportunities are mentioned or decided. - Do the work yourself
Don’t rely on colleagues to absorb the burden of educating you on race or inclusion. Take responsibility for learning, so the weight doesn’t fall on those already affected.
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