We must stand up and support what is right for our colleagues and our communities. We will continue to support important causes in the fight for equality and implement policies within our company to support these principles. Advocacy is an integral part of how we can effect change – and this is only the start.
We have made an IHG commitment to:
- Launch a bespoke program to develop Black leadership talent and build partnerships with organizations dedicated to the growth of our Black colleagues
- Require diverse candidate shortlist and interview panel processes
- Support legislation that drives change in racial justice and equity
What you can do
These are just some of the many organizations and causes you can support and empower in the fight for racial justice and equality.
Formed in 1909 to advance justice for Black Americans. NAACP fights to secure political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. You can take action by signing a petition and contacting your elected official about the #WeAreDoneDying campaign.
The United Nations Human Rights Office advocates practical solutions to fight fear and injustice, so governments protect the rights of ALL their people. Join their global movement to #FightRacism, which works to foster a global culture of tolerance, equality, and anti-discrimination.
Works to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and challenge racial inequalities. Plan a trip to Montgomery, Alabama, to visit the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a sobering reminder of the history of lynching in America.
A museum in downtown Atlanta that harnesses the legacy of civil rights to strengthen the worldwide movement for human rights. Join one of the online events in the museum’s virtual series. Buy a face mask from its online store.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) fights for equal protection under the law for the LGBTQ community. IHG is a member of the HRC's Business Coalition for Equality, a group of leading U.S. employers that support federal legislation to ensure the same protections to LGBTQ people as are provided to other groups under federal law. IHG is also a signatory on HRC’s Business Statement Opposing Anti-LGBTQ State Legislation. This statement expresses opposition to harmful legislation aimed at restricting the access of LGBTQ people in society.