The Center for International Stabilization and Recovery is dedicated to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We respect diverse life experiences and are motivated to ensure that all voices are heard and valued.
As a center focused on the exchange of knowledge, we recognize that we are improved by collaborative engagement that is brought forth from distinct and diverse experiences of all those with whom we interact.
DIVERSITY ≠ INCLUSION
DIVERSITY is the presence of difference.
INCLUSION is the accepting, respecting, and valuing of diversity.
INCLUSION requires INTENTION.
This webpage provides information and resources to help guide the humanitarian mine action sector and beyond to take an inclusive approach to their partnerships by respecting and appreciating the unique experiences of the communities they work with and focusing their efforts on closing the gap between those of different genders, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other marginalized groups.
This is an ongoing project and we look forward to learning and growing with you. We do not have all the answers, but we are committed to continual improvement that considers others as we affirm the different life experiences of all people. If you have questions or comments about the information shared on this page, please reach us at cisr@jmu.edu.
CISR DEI Toolkit
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~JMU Strategic Priorities
CONVENTIONS
- Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
- Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
- International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
- Convention on the Prohibition of Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Antipersonnel Mines and on their Destruction (AP Mine Ban Treaty)
- Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM)
DECLARATIONS AND COVENANTS
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10 and Goal 16
OTHER RESOURCES
- Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grandview University
- Women Peace and Security Trainings WIIS Global
- Online global Gender Focal Point (GPP) Capacity Development Programme by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining
- Introduction to Gender and Diversity in Mine Action by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining
- Gender Inclusivity in Peacebuilding by the U.S. Institute of Peace
- Religions, Beliefs, and Human Rights: A "Faith for Rights" Approach by the U.S. Institute of Peace
- Religious Engagement in Peacebuilding - A Common Ground Approach by the U.S. Institute of Peace
- Integrating LGBTQI+ Considerations into Education Programming
GENEVA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR HUMANITARIAN DEMINING
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC)
GENDER
- Gender and Operational Efficiency (2022)
- Moving the Story Forward Utilizing Deminer Narratives to Increase Women's Empowerment in Mine Action (2021)
- Strengthening a Sustainable National Capacity for Gender and Diversity (2020)
- Gender and Disability Equality in Mine Action (2014)
- How to Improve Demining Activites Through Gender-senstive Mine Risk Education (2013)
- Post-Conflict Recovery: Gender and Age Issues (2013)
- Gender in the Mine Action Community (2008)
- Gender Issue: An Example from Lao PDR (2008)
- Gender Stigma and ERW Injuries (2008)
- DPKO Practices in Gender Mainstreaming (2008)
AGE
DISABILITY
- Evolution of Disability Rights in Iraq (2015)
- Gender and Disability Equality in Mine Action (2014)
- Victim Assistance and Disability Rights: Beyond the Rhetoric (2012)
- Comprehensive Disabled Afghan's Program (1999)
- Second Conference on Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Landmine Survivors and Persons with Disabilities (2012)
- Transfer and Dissemination of Appropriate Wheelchair Technology (2008)