Articles on Inclusivity

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The International Day of Women in Diplomacy celebrates the drivers of global change, bridging parliaments and international platforms through inclusive leadership who are still largely underrepresented. (Statue of Eleanor Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Washington D.C.) Tinnaporn Sathapornnanont/Shutterstock

Where do women feature in the history of diplomacy?

What grants influential women visibility and diplomatic status? Women in Diplomacy day on June 24 is an opportunity to consider how female-led efforts are recognised, valued and remembered.
As cities across Canada work toward becoming more age-friendly and inclusive, transportation planning must also better reflect the realities of aging immigrants. (Unsplash)

How older racialized immigrants are lost in translation in Canadian cities

Language barriers create a hidden but serious form of mobility exclusion, and the burden of adapting should fall on transit systems, not riders.
Personal experiences can help foster a sense of belonging for aspiring scientists from underrepresented backgrounds. kali9/E+ via Getty Images

Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities

Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: the Palmiet Catchment Rehabilitation project aimed to restore this river. Gary De Winnaar/GroundTruth

African cities aren’t doing enough to adapt to climate change: lessons from Durban and Harare

Researchers have found six steps to overturn unfair economic and social systems that leave disadvantaged people at risk of climate disasters.
To create truly inclusive cities, policy-makers and experts need to go beyond minimum standards and critically examine how our urban spaces continue to exclude people with disabilities. (Shutterstock)

From barriers to belonging: How supporting inclusivity enhances the well‑being of people with disabilities

Inclusive design can not only improve the physical well-being of people with disabilities but also improve social interactions and trust in mobility aids.
While the Paralympic Games are more inclusive than the Olympic Games, but the classification system of Para sport does not allow for all people with disabilities to participate. (Shutterstock)

Why the Paralympics ‘inclusive’ messaging is misleading

While the Paralympics enhance visibility for athletes, its use of inclusivity can mislead the public and overshadow other important disability sports and grassroots initiatives.
The Paralympic logo is seen at the Arena Paris Sud venue ahead of the Paralympic Games on Aug. 19 in Paris. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Why sport must be (re)imagined in ways that make it more accessible for all disabled athletes

If sport is for everyone, sport must be (re)imagined in ways that make it more accessible for all bodies. We have an ethical responsibility to change sport to make it meaningfully inclusive for all.

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