Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Policy
Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be accepted within the League, including but not limited to race, socio-economic status, age, ability status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, or marital status. The League is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. The League is an organization that respects and values the richness of our community and our members. The collective sum of our individual differences and life experiences represents not only our culture, but our reputation and the organization's mission and achievements as well.
La discriminación o el acoso de cualquier tipo no serán aceptados dentro de la Liga, incluyendo pero no limitado a raza, estatus socioeconómico, edad, capacidad, religión, orientación sexual, origen nacional, identidad de género o estado civil. La Liga se compromete a fomentar, cultivar y preservar una cultura de diversidad, equidad, inclusión, acceso y pertenencia para todas las personas. La Liga es una organización que respeta y valora la riqueza de nuestra comunidad y nuestros miembros. La suma colectiva de nuestras diferencias individuales y experiencias de vida representa no solo nuestra cultura, sino también nuestra reputación y los logros y la misión de la organización
Federated Model
LWV operates at three levels: LOCAL, STATE and NATIONAL.
The federated structure of LWV comprises a national League and affiliated state and local Leagues that are separately incorporated. The local and state Leagues work in cooperation with the national League under rules incorporated into their bylaws.
Those who join the League become members of their local League, their state League, and the national League. When you join the League, your membership dues goes directly to the League's work to protect and defend our democracy on the issues important to sustaining it.
Membership Benefits:
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Membership magnifies your impact on defending democracy, protecting the freedom to vote, civil liberties, and social and environmental justice.
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Your membership provides opportunities to make new friends and to get involved by volunteering at events or working on different League committees.
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Monthly newsletters from the State Advocacy Committee or your local league keep you informed and further educated on important local, state, and national issues.
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LWVAZ is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.
Member Rights and Responsibilities
Individuals who join the League of Women Voters become part of a highly trusted, 100+ year-old organization comprised of a large grassroots network of activists, with Leagues in 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, the US Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong. LWV is committed to providing opportunities for members to amplify their individual political power by participating in local, state, and national League actions. Read the LWV Member Rights & Responsibilities to ensure a unified understanding of the responsibilities of being a League member as well as what members can expect from LWV.
READ MEMBER RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES POLICY