{"id":4119,"date":"2025-02-26T13:16:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T21:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miceregithaemugofoundation.org\/?page_id=4119"},"modified":"2025-07-07T12:27:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T19:27:25","slug":"dei-statement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miceregithaemugofoundation.fluid22.dev\/?page_id=4119","title":{"rendered":"DEI Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4119\" class=\"elementor elementor-4119\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b7560f elementor-repeater-item-ang_container_padding_2 sk-dark-bg e-con-full dark-section e-flex elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9b7560f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ang_container_spacing_size&quot;:&quot;ang_container_padding_2&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a4a13e animated-slow elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-headline\" data-id=\"3a4a13e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"jet-headline.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"jet-headline jet-headline--direction-vertical\"><span class=\"jet-headline__part jet-headline__second\"><span class=\"jet-headline__label\">IDEA Statement<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b43e478 elementor-repeater-item-ang_container_padding_2 e-con-full sk-dark-bg dark-section e-flex elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b43e478\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ang_container_spacing_size&quot;:&quot;ang_container_padding_2&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80fb5b3 e-con-full elementor-repeater-item-ang_container_padding_8 e-flex elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover e-con e-child\" data-id=\"80fb5b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ang_container_spacing_size&quot;:&quot;ang_container_padding_8&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb0247f animated-slow elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb0247f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>The M\u0129cere G\u0129thae M\u0169go Foundation is guided by the unwavering principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and the unrelenting pursuit of dismantling historical and systemic injustices. We honor the transformative legacy of Professor M\u0129cere G\u0129thae M\u0169go, whose life and work exemplified resistance to oppression and a profound commitment to uplifting marginalized voices.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87af8d9 animated-slow elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87af8d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In a world where systems of power have long perpetuated inequity and exclusion, we reaffirm our dedication to creating spaces where all people, regardless of ability, class, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation, can thrive in dignity and purpose. We stand firmly against ableism, classism, colonialism, homophobia, imperialism, misogyny, racism, transphobia, white supremacy, xenophobia, and all forms of discrimination that devalue human potential and impede collective progress.<\/p><p>Our work is rooted in the recognition that the most sustainable solutions emerge when we center the voices and wisdom of those most affected by injustice. Their lived experiences illuminate the path forward, shaping our actions and informing our strategies. With this ethos, we aim to foster a global community of dialogue, empowerment, and healing\u2014guided by the <a href=\"https:\/\/miceregithaemugofoundation.fluid22.dev\/the-philosophy-of-utu\/\">Tireless Pursuit of Utu<\/a>.<\/p><p>This statement is not a declaration of a mission accomplished but a pledge to ongoing, intentional work. We commit to holding ourselves accountable by actively confronting biases, amplifying underrepresented narratives, learning and unlearning, and advocating for policies and practices that challenge inequality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0f049b elementor-repeater-item-ang_container_padding_2 e-con-full light-section e-flex sk-none elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b0f049b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ang_container_spacing_size&quot;:&quot;ang_container_padding_2&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;widescreen&quot;,&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;laptop&quot;],&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f28a6d e-con-full elementor-repeater-item-ang_container_padding_8 e-flex sk-none elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f28a6d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ang_container_spacing_size&quot;:&quot;ang_container_padding_8&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9839894 e-con-full elementor-repeater-item-ang_container_no_padding e-flex elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9839894\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ang_container_spacing_size&quot;:&quot;ang_container_no_padding&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-447f007 animated-slow elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"447f007\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We understand that this work is not easy. Yet, we embrace it with courage and humility, knowing that it is only through collective effort and steadfast resolve that we can move toward a world where equity and justice are not ideals but realities.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61d9d9d animated-slow elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61d9d9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is the foundation&#8217;s promise\u2014to honor the past, transform the present, and envision a future where liberation and inclusion are within reach for all.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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data-settings=\"{&quot;ang_container_spacing_size&quot;:&quot;ang_container_padding_2&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_scale_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_scale_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:2,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;background_motion_fx_scale_range&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:0,&quot;end&quot;:100}},&quot;background_motion_fx_scale_direction&quot;:&quot;out-in&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;widescreen&quot;,&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;laptop&quot;,&quot;tablet_extra&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile_extra&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c3edfc animated-slow elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-headline\" data-id=\"6c3edfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"jet-headline.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"jet-headline jet-headline--direction-vertical\"><span class=\"jet-headline__part jet-headline__second\"><span class=\"jet-headline__label\">Become the spark <br>that ignites transformation<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f4a1e6 animated-slow elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f4a1e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your impact can help set change in motion.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9822ffb e-con-full elementor-repeater-item-ang_container_no_padding e-flex elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9822ffb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ang_container_spacing_size&quot;:&quot;ang_container_no_padding&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26b4e90 animated-slow elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-repeater-item-none elementor-repeater-item-none_hover elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"26b4e90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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