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#BlackLivesMatter and our accountability
The horrific murder of George Floyd – and too many other victims – brought crowds of activists onto the streets this week as demands to end white supremacy and systemic violence gains momentum. Basic human rights remain elusive in so many parts of the world today and this tragedy has brought to the fore the inequity, insecurity and oppression that marginalized communities face everywhere, including in the countries where Accountability Lab is trying to make a difference. Ongoing racial and political injustices drive much of our work to improve governance systems around the globe. But we’ve also reflected on other concrete ways in which we can contribute to the intersectional fight for justice.
We will do three things this year:
- Grant up to 3 paid days off in the next 6 months for any Accountability Lab employees in any country who want to protest against these issues, advocate in their communities or get-out-the-vote in national or local elections for candidates who stand for racial justice and equality;
- While the organization does not have the resources to do so directly, the Founder will match donations by employees to organizations that are pushing for racial justice around the world, up to $1,000 (here, here, here, and here are some of those);
- Organize a series of conversations across our teams about racial justice, racism and inclusion in the workplace to inform how we are thinking and acting around these issues.
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