Thread by @EyalaBlog

I don't know a single woman of colour in the international development sector who hasn't suffered from racism at work. Not a single one. @WomenDeliver is being singled out today but all others orgs should listen and learn. That certainly includes White-led feminist orgs.
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Sending love to the Black women who spoke out about their experiences at @WomenDeliver: @chelsea_wd @Ladelman & others. And thanks to @laurenarankin and the other allies who supported them.
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@fatenaggad wrote about how she and @ir_ramdoo fought racism and sexism at their workplace. Lesson I'm learning from them: keep the receipts! A written record makes all the difference. (Also the advice French consultant @napilicaio often gives)
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@RosebellK recently called out @UNmigration for issuing a performative #BlackLivesMattters statement when their Black staff is subjected to incessant racist abuse.
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Several Eyala guests also spoke of the racism they endured as African women working in international development: @StephKimou told me she created @PopWorksAfrica because she was "disillusioned" by her early career experiences.
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@drtlaleng said: "I'm having difficulties with White women who are liberal & feminists by their own assessment & yet make me feel like patriarchy is in the room (...) & because they are so-called allies to Black women, it’s as if they lack accountability."
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As more of us speak up, I hope organizations listen. Don't rush to issue an empty statement. Don't just announce a flashy "diversity appointment". Inclusion is about organizational ethos, not individual appointments (and certainly not PR). Listen and do the work!

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I'll keep adding to this thread as stories get shared... Women of colour who (like me) work in the international development sector as freelance consultants have a lot to say.

Read what happened to my friend, the talented @Aliben86:
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