DEI Pledge

Rotary Club of Pune Camp – DEI Pledge

We, the members of Rotary Club of Pune Camp, commit to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all feel welcome, valued, and empowered.

1. Cherish Diversity

We recognize and celebrate the richness of our club’s diversity—across age, ethnicity, gender, religion, background, abilities, education, language, and perspectives. We embrace both visible and invisible differences as strengths that enrich our community.

2. Advance Equity

We pledge to identify and eliminate barriers to participation, ensuring fair access to Rotary’s opportunities, leadership roles, and resources for all members and partners.

3. Foster Inclusion

We will cultivate a welcoming atmosphere where every member:

• Is treated with dignity and respect

• Feels safe and encouraged to contribute

• Is supported in participating fully in club activities

• Experiences fair treatment regardless of background or identity
  
  

4. Live Our Core Values

We uphold Rotary’s values of integrity, fellowship, service, diversity, and leadership by:

• Using respectful and inclusive language

• Standing up against bias and exclusion

• Being mindful of our words and actions

• Committing to self-reflection and growth in this journey
  
  

5. Celebrate and Educate

We will:

• Recognize and honor different cultural and community celebrations

• Conduct awareness and training sessions on inclusion, unconscious bias, accessibility, and respectful behavior

• Regularly assess our meetings, events, and policies to ensure they are inclusive and accessible

6. Ensure Accountability

We will hold ourselves and each other accountable to this pledge. Inappropriate behavior, exclusion, or discrimination will be addressed with seriousness and care. Our club environment will always prioritize safety, respect, and mutual support.

✨ Our Commitment

Signed this day, 1 July 2025, by the members of the Rotary Club of Pune Camp, this DEI Pledge is not just a statement—it is a promise to act.

Together, we strive to create a club that reflects the strength of our diversity and the unity of our shared purpose.