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Combating systemic racism and other forms of discrimination

Status: Completed
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This project convened a global dialogue for collective and impactful action on systemic racism and other forms of discrimination.

The ISC continues to monitor these issues as part of its Freedom and Responsibilities in Science portfolio.

Background  

On 9 June 2020, in response to the global movement responding to the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis on 25 May 2020, the ISC’s Governing Board committed to further action on combating systemic racism and other forms of discrimination.  

The statement called on Members and international partners to take urgent action: 

The ISC has worked to put this statement into action through wide-ranging initiatives involving Members and partner organizations.  

Activities and impact 

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GIS blog
10 January 2023 - 9 min read

‘No problem is too big’ – Combating discrimination in geospatial science

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Headphones podcast
20 September 2021 - 10 min listen

Seven organizations we want to hear more from on diversity in science

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podcast
14 May 2021 - 26 min listen

Working scientist podcast: Combating racism in science systems

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Project team

Vivi Stavrou

Vivi Stavrou

Senior Science Officer, Executive Secretary

Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science, International Science Council

Vivi Stavrou

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