Encouraging the use of pronouns in the workplace is just the first step in creating more inclusive working environments for members of the LGBTQ community and much more needs to be done, sector and labor rights experts told Devex.
While it’s common for development organizations to say they're gender inclusive, structures and systems — application forms, employment profiles, entitlements, and benefits — may not broadly be set up to be so.
“Sadly, a lot of people who come into the development sector have their own biases and prejudices, which they bring into the workplace. It's shocking,” said Gurchaten Sandhu, an LGBTQ economic and labor rights and inclusion expert.
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Rebecca L. Root
Rebecca L. Root is a freelance reporter for Devex based in Bangkok. Previously senior associate & reporter, she produced news stories, video, and podcasts as well as partnership content. She has a background in finance, travel, and global development journalism and has written for a variety of publications while living and working in Bangkok, New York, London, and Barcelona.
