The March 15th Workplace Pledge to Fight Islamophobia
The March 15th Forum calls on all workplaces to update their policies, procedures, and practices to address Islamophobia at work and in society. There has been an increase in Islamophobia across the United States and abroad.
Workplaces should heed the call of the United States administration and the United Nations by incorporating combat Islamophobia in their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, updating religious accommodations, and supporting the development of Muslim employee groups in corporate, non-profit, and government workplaces.
The Pledge
Our workplace commits to fighting against Islamophobia by taking each of the following actions:
WE PLEDGE TO ADDRESS Islamophobia in our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) educational strategies by offering programs for employees about addressing Islamophobia and integrating Islamophobia into our broader DEI approach.
WE PLEDGE TO SUPPORT Muslim employees through mechanisms such as the Muslim Employee Resource Group (MERG), affinity group, or programming. We also recognize the diversity of Muslims and that Muslim identity transcends religious practice, and we pledge that Muslim employees are welcomed in all relevant Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) or affinity groups.
WE PLEDGE TO ENSURE we have robust religious accommodation policies. We will evaluate our policies to see where we can improve to promote inclusion for all employees, including a shared holiday calendar of religious observances, a floating holiday policy, food, and dietary accommodations at workplace gatherings, and more.
WE PLEDGE TO USE our workplace’s platform on social media via press releases and/or messaging from company leadership to employees as well as externally to speak out to fight hate overall and when there is a day of cultural significance to the Muslim community (Ex: International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Muslim Heritage Day, etc.) or if there is a significant act of Islamophobia in the United States.
Sign the Pledge
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FAQs
Upon signing up, workplaces will have 12 months to address the actions outlined in the pledge.
Absolutely. The March 15th Forum is committed to ensuring that all companies and organizations, regardless of size, can actively combat Islamophobia. We can work with your team to determine your company’s capacities and feasible actions. The March 15th Forum offers several resources to fulfill the pledge actions successfully.
That’s okay! All workplaces differ in the ways that they ensure a safe and secure environment for their Muslim employees. We strongly encourage all companies and organizations to consider this as an opportunity to create an ERG for Muslim employees.
If creating a Muslim ERG is not possible currently, we recommend organizing an affinity group, communicating unequivocal support from leadership for Muslim employees and providing the opportunity for Muslim employees to engage with communities or networks outside of their workplace or programming.
The March 15th Forum is available to provide resources and guidance to help you navigate any potential questions. Your commitment to this pledge is essential, and our team will support you every step of the way.
Participating Pledge signatories will receive information about the Pledge communications strategy and success plan. Pledge signatories will be announced publicly at a later.
Companies will have 12 months to fulfill the required actions upon signing the pledge. We recognize that resources and capacities vary; The Forum can provide tailored support and regular check-ins and milestones to help your workplace fulfill its commitment.
The March 15th Forum will share additional press releases and updates acknowledging new participants to the Workplace Pledge. We will be updating materials and the website on an on-going basis. If you have any questions regarding public acknowledgement of your participation, please reach out, Admin@themarch15.org
The March 15th Forum will share additional press releases and updates acknowledging new participants to the Workplace Pledge. We will be updating materials and the website on an ongoing basis. If you have any questions regarding public acknowledgement of your participation, please reach out to Admin@themarch15.org.