Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) POLICY

NIMJN's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

To our Employees

We shall strive to create a diverse workforce and inclusive organizational culture backed by strong equitable policies, including an unbiased and fair hiring process. We will embrace differences and work towards removing barriers or implicit bias so that all team members feel respected and valued. We are committed to creating a fair environment where you can bring your whole self to work and succeed.

To our fellows

We shall leverage the best of our resources to ensure that the skills and works of our diverse fellows are well-supported and that they are empowered to be more innovative, productive, and collaborative. We shall work towards removing barriers or implicit bias so that our all fellows feel valued and respected.

To our interns

We shall strive to create a fostering, inclusive and supportive organizational environment for our interns so that they are able to utilize their on-the-job learning opportunities with us by learning the necessary skills of collaboration, innovativeness, and productiveness. We shall work towards removing barriers or implicit bias so that all our interns feel valued and respected.

To our community

We shall contribute in ways that bring meaningful change to the communities in which we work by producing investigative stories on social justice issues, supporting journalists on their well-being, and promoting investigative multimedia reporting and press freedom that share our dedication towards diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How we honor our commitment

Equal Employment Opportunities

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities, all recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, benefits, training, and other employment-related decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Zero Tolerance for Discrimination – Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy

NIMJN does not tolerate harassment based on race, caste, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital/family status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, and/or any other factors prohibited by federal, provincial, and local legislation. Any reported incidents will be investigated promptly, impartially, and thoroughly, with full confidentiality afforded to the party who made the complaint in good faith.

Non-discrimination

We make sure that all the affected populations, including underrepresented groups (i.e. women, LGBTIQ+, Dalits, and other minorities) can access assistance and benefits from employment, fellowship, consultant, and internship opportunities, as well as any humanitarian and development interventions, on an equal basis with others.

Gender Equity

We pledge to recognize and eliminate the obstacles, prejudice, and oppression that prevents people who identify as women or as members of the LGBTQ+ community from participating fully and fairly in the programs and opportunities at NIMJN, while also taking intersectionality into account.

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