Target 3

Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices, and promoting fair legislation, policies, and action.

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Community Anti-Discrimination Advocacy Groups:Grassroots organizations that specifically target discrimination within the community, advocating for inclusive policies and practices.
Youth Empowerment Organizations: Work with young people to provide resources, mentorship, and educational opportunities, aiming to break down barriers and prejudices.
Community Education Centers: Educate the community about diversity, inclusion, and the negative impacts of discrimination through workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns.
Employment and Job Training Centers: Assist marginalized individuals in gaining access to employment opportunities, providing job training, and advocating for fair hiring practices.
Housing Equality Organizations: Work to eliminate discrimination in housing and promote fair housing policies, ensuring everyone has access to suitable and affordable living arrangements.
Health Equity Organizations: Address health disparities and promote equal access to healthcare services for all community members.
Disability Support and Advocacy Groups: Focus on advocating for the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities, working to eliminate discrimination in all aspects of life.
Immigrant and Refugee Support Organizations: Provide support and resources to immigrants and refugees, advocating for their rights and fostering an inclusive community environment.
LGBTQ+ Support and Advocacy Centers: Focus on supporting and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, working towards eliminating discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Senior Citizens' Advocacy Groups: Address discrimination against older individuals, advocating for their rights, access to services, and combating ageism in the community.

Training

Diversity and Inclusion Training: Teaches the concepts of diversity and inclusion, recognizing biases, and fostering an inclusive workplace for employees, managers, and leaders.
Cultural Competency Training: Develops awareness and skills to interact effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in employees in multicultural environments.
Implicit Bias Training: Training for employees, managers, and decision-makers in recognizing and addressing unconscious biases that may contribute to discriminatory practices.
Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Law Training: Covers national and international human rights laws and regulations, and combating discrimination for legal professionals, advocates, and human resources personnel.
Community Organizing and Activism Training: Covers building community engagement, grassroots organizing, and advocacy skills to address discrimination for community organizers and activists.
Crisis Intervention and Support Training: Covers providing support and assistance to individuals or communities facing discrimination-related crises for social workers, counselors, and support professionals.
Inclusive Leadership Training: Develops leadership skills that foster inclusivity, equity, and fairness within organizations in managers, team leaders, and executives.
Effective Communication in Diverse Environments: Enhances communication skills enabling employees to work effectively in diverse teams and address potential conflicts related to discrimination.
Gender Sensitivity Training: Helps employees, managers, and human resources personnel understand and address issues related to gender discrimination, fostering gender equity in the workplace.
Workplace Harassment Prevention Training: Teaches all employees, with a focus on supervisors and managers, recognize and prevent workplace harassment, creating a safe and respectful work environment.

Occupations

Human Rights Advocates and Activists: Promote and protect human rights, and advocate to eliminate discrimination and ensure equal opportunities.
Diversity and Inclusion Specialists: Create and implement diversity and inclusion programs within organizations to promote fairness and equal representation.
Community Organizers: Build and mobilize communities, advocating for social change and fighting against discrimination at the grassroots level.
Legal Professionals (Human Rights Lawyers): Specialize in human rights and discrimination law who provide legal support to individuals or groups facing discrimination and work to change discriminatory policies.
Social Workers: Assist individuals and communities facing discrimination, providing support, counseling, and advocacy for social justice.
Educators and Trainers: Design and deliver educational programs, workshops, and training sessions to raise awareness about discrimination and promote inclusivity.
Policy Analysts: Analyze policies and regulations, recommending changes to promote equal opportunities and address discriminatory practices within organizations and society.
Public Relations Specialists: Manage the public image of organizations and may work on campaigns to promote inclusivity, diversity, and anti-discrimination efforts.
Researchers and Statisticians: Collect and analyze data related to discrimination trends, helping organizations make informed decisions and measure the impact of their initiatives.
Human Resources (Diversity and Inclusion Officers): Create and implement diversity and inclusion policies within organizations to foster a fair and equitable workplace.

Back to Goal 10 Targets

Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices, and promoting fair legislation, policies, and action.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.