Every year on May 21, nations around the globe celebrate World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. Since 2005, the United Nations, through its Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has kept culture, diversity, and conversation at the forefront of civilization’s sustainable development. May 21st highlights the importance of global cultural celebration and acceptance, and calls attention to the fact that culture and diversity are critical to sustainable development.

Liberty’s Commitment to Cultural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Liberty recognizes this powerful impact of diversity and inclusion on business success. By fostering a supportive work culture and business practices that are free from barriers and bias, our goal is to have an organization with diverse backgrounds, abilities and viewpoints to inspire collaboration, creativity and innovative thinking. As part of our Guiding Principle of Teamwork, Trust, Inclusion and Respect, and through celebrating and valuing our differences, we will build a sustainable future for our employees, customers and communities.

There are three Employee Resource Groups that provide the opportunity for employees to make a difference and champion change at Liberty:

  1. EDGE (Ethnically Diverse Group of Employees): Edge strives to help foster a work culture that is free from unconscious bias towards various races and ethnicities. Our goal is to build a workforce reflective of the diverse communities in which we serve, a partner network that complements our values, and a safe and equal opportunity work environment that supports and fosters innovation, engagement, education and constructive dialogue amongst our impacted racial and ethnic communities.
  2. Friends of Liberty: Friends of Liberty’s mission is to provide a comfortable, safe place for employees to connect while focusing on education and representation of the LGBTQA+ community.
  3. Women of Liberty: Women of Liberty’s purpose is to empower women to be their best selves by providing a supportive environment where they can grow, feel heard and empowered, and be supported by their allies.

 

Cultural diversity does not only bridge the gap between peace, stability, and development. However, it is a driving force of economic growth, and leads to a more fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral, and spiritual life.

 - Neil Proudman | Chair, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council