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Diversity & Equity
NASW is committed to social justice for all. Discrimination
and prejudice directed against any group are damaging to the
social, emotional, and economic well-being of the affected
group and of society as a whole. NASW has a strong affirmative
action program that applies to national and chapter leadership
and staff. It supports three national committees on equity
issues: the National Committee on Women's Issues, National
Committee on Racial and Ethnic Diversity and the National Committee
on Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues. The information below
reflects some of NASW's material and work on diversity and
equity issues.
Latest Updates
Poverty
Almost half of all Americans will have experienced poverty for a year or more at some point in their lives by the time they reach age 60. Poverty is a concern that social workers address with our clients as well as through our advocacy work. In recognition of the importance in tackling this issue, NASW has become a partner in the Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America, an effort that is focused on reducing poverty in half by the year 2010. +more info
Affirmative Action
Civil Rights
NASW Priorities on Civil Rights
Cultural Competence Standards in Social Work Practice
Ethnicity and Race
African Heritage
Black History Month
*Brief
Notes on African Americans' Contributions to Social Work
*Researching
Your African-American Roots
American Indian Heritage
Asian Pacific Heritage
Latino Heritage
Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues
NASW Celebrates Pride Month
June is Gay and Lesbian Pride Month and is an opportunity to celebrate diversity.
In continuing this advocacy for human and civil rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (lgbt) individuals, we suggest you go to the following web pages to learn more about the work NASW is doing in this area: www.HelpStartsHere.org www.socialworkers.org/ldf/legal www.socialworkers.org/pressroom www.socialworkers.org/diversity .
Women's Issues
NASW Press Resources on Diversity
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Diversity & Equity Archives
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