Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Last Updated: 31.12.2024

At Bare Writers, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. This policy outlines our commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our operations.

1. Our Commitment

We recognise the value of diversity in strengthening our team, community, and creative endeavours. Our commitment includes:

  • Respect for Differences: Embracing and celebrating differences in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, and cultural background.

  • Equity: Ensuring fair access to opportunities and resources for all individuals, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

  • Inclusion: Creating a welcoming environment where every individual’s voice is heard and valued.

  • Support for Diverse Authors and Readers: Championing the voices and stories of authors from diverse backgrounds and ensuring our content, resources, and initiatives are accessible and inclusive for readers of all communities.

2. Scope of the Policy

This Diversity and Inclusion Policy applies to:

  • Our employees, contractors, and volunteers.

  • Collaborators, contributors, and community members who engage with Bare Writers.

  • All activities, events, and communications associated with Bare Writers.

3. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

We strive to promote diversity and inclusion through the following actions:

  • Recruitment and Hiring Practices: Actively seeking diverse candidates and implementing fair hiring practices to minimise bias.

  • Training and Development: Providing training to raise awareness of diversity and inclusion issues and to foster an inclusive culture.

  • Inclusive Content Creation: Ensuring that our content reflects diverse perspectives and avoids stereotypes or exclusionary narratives.

  • Community Engagement: Encouraging diverse participation in our events and initiatives.

  • Support for Authors and Readers: Creating opportunities for underrepresented authors to share their work, offering resources to help diverse voices thrive, and curating materials that resonate with a wide array of readers.

4. Reporting and Addressing Concerns

We are committed to addressing any issues that may arise concerning diversity and inclusion. Individuals are encouraged to report concerns to hello@barewriters.com. All reports will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

5. Accountability

We hold ourselves accountable for upholding the principles outlined in this policy by:

  • Regularly reviewing and updating our practices to reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

  • Setting measurable goals and tracking our progress in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

6. Contact Us

For questions or feedback about this policy, please contact us:

Bare Writers
Email: hello@barewriters.com
Website: www.barewriters.com

Thank you for supporting Bare Writers in our commitment to diversity and inclusion.