ANHW’s Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

ANHW is committed to building a community that values diversity, promotes an inclusive culture, and supports under-represented and marginalized groups. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are among ANHW’s fundamental values and we strive to foster a community in which human rights are respected and everyone belongs. Functioning as an equitable Shared Interest Group (SIG) is essential for us to recognize, understand, and respond to local, national, and global challenges.

As women, we have an important history of raising our voices together in solidarity for rights and respect. ANHW supports personal and professional journeys against discrimination, believing that our global leadership can inspire enduring change. ANHW is incorporating inclusion principles in member communications, within its executive leadership team’s organizational culture, and in our programmatic work as an ally that brings human dignity and equality to our members and to all.

ANHW’s Statement on Women’s Rights

ANHW was designed to operate as a network for uplifting, validating and affirming the rights of Harvard women in every sense as we support our graduates throughout the globe. As the Corporate Board, we want you to know that since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, we have felt the different emotions that are rushing through our communities now. In every sense, we affirm your right to your opinion and to fight for your belief as you feel you should. We remind you that you are valued as women, mothers, professionals, leaders and world changemakers. Your experiences, your individual qualities, and your unique approaches to life are what make us an inclusive community in the HAA system.  There will be more difficult issues affecting us as a global community. This is one in a line we have already faced, but we want you to know that we will face them together and as we do, we include every voice because every voice makes us who we are.