Vision & Mission
About Us
Organizations in Solidarity (OiS) is a partnership among more than 300 organizations and individuals who are signatories to the Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security, and Conflict Transformation (WCAPS) United States or United Kingdom Standing Together Against Racism and Discrimination Statements Solidarity Statements. The partners in OrgsInSolidarity understand that racism in America and abroad will not be eliminated without a sustained effort. We must work within ourselves, our organizations, and in collaboration against any and all signs of structural racism that continue to permeate our culture, society, and ways of life.
Our Vision
We seek to combat racism and discrimination in all of its manifestations as individuals and in our organizations and in so doing, diversify the fields of peace and security, foreign policy, and national security, making our work more inclusive and equitable.
Our Mission
Our mission is to combat racist beliefs, attitudes, and acts of discrimination, and integrate diversity within all levels of our organizations and as individuals in the peace and security, foreign policy and national security fields. We are evaluating the current state of affairs, educating, elevating and supporting diverse voices and perspectives and the individuals who hold them, giving due recognition and credit to achievements of Black people and people of color, and creating a world where all people are treated fairly, equitably, and with respect.
Actively change the face of international peace and security by ensuring that our organizations reflect the diversity of Black people and people of color at all levels.
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Our 12 Commitments
OiS working groups and projects are based on our 12 commitments to ensure we are accomplishing our vision and mission.
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Diversify our boards of directors and advisory committees to include Black people and people of color.
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Elevate the voices of Black people and people of color in the media and through other public engagements.
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Educate our leadership and staff on the prevention of racism and discrimination, and on their detrimental impacts.
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Call out racism and share the burden of dismantling white supremacy.
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Acknowledge microaggressions and their detrimental impact on Black people and people of color in the workplace.
Provide support, including financial support and resources, to groups that are led by Black people and people of color that promote our values.
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Acknowledge the contributions of Black people and people of color and credit their work in the fields of international peace and security.
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Develop a safe workplace where Black people and people of color can share their concerns on issues of racism and racial discrimination.
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Develop meaningful diversity, inclusion, and equity strategies for Black people and people of color, and our efforts on gender diversity will include women of color.
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Develop processes for hiring individuals from local and low-income communities.
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Develop and support mentorship opportunities for Black people and people of color in our organizations.