• TEN THINGS WE CAN

DO TO PROMOTE
JUSTICE
1. Advocating for Policy Change:
"Change will not come if we wait 10. Holding Institutions Accountable: "The
for some other person or some measure of a society is found in how they treat
other time. We are the ones their weakest and most helpless citizens." - Jimmy
we've been waiting for. We are Carter
the change that we seek." -
Barack Obama
10. Holding Institutions Accountable:
• 1. Advocating for Policy Holding institutions accountable for their
Change: Encouraging and actions and advocating for transparent
supporting legislation that
promotes equality and fairness and fair practices can lead to improved
can lead to systemic changes governance, increased trust, and better
that benefit marginalized outcomes for all members of society.
communities. This can result in
improved access to resources,
opportunities, and
representation.

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 : "Education is the most
powerful weapon which
you can use to change
the world." - Nelson
Mandela
• 2. Promoting Education and
Awareness: Raising awareness
about social justice issues through
education and advocacy efforts can
lead to greater understanding and
empathy among the general
population. This can foster a more
inclusive and equitable society.
"In diversity
there is beauty
and there is
strength." - Maya
Angelou
9. Encouraging Allyship
and Solidarity:
Promoting allyship and
solidarity among
different communities
can lead to collective
action and support for
social justice causes,
resulting in stronger
advocacy and impact.
3. Supporting
Marginalized
Communities:
"Injustice
anywhere is a
threat to justice
everywhere." -
Martin Luther 3. Supporting Marginalized
Communities: Providing
King Jr.
direct support to
marginalized groups through
initiatives such as community
programs, mentorship, and
resource distribution can
empower individuals and
communities, leading to
improved well-being and
social cohesion.A
"Our lives begin
to end the day
we become
silent about
things that
matter." - Martin
8. Amplifying
Luther King Jr.
Marginalized Voices:
Providing platforms for
marginalized individuals
to share their
experiences and
perspectives can lead to
greater representation
and understanding,
ultimately fostering
empathy and support.
4. Fostering
"Diversity
Diversity and is not
Inclusion: about how Never doubt that a
Creating we differ. small group of
inclusive Diversity is thoughtful,
about committed citizens
environments in can change the world;
embracing
workplaces, one indeed, it's the only
educational another's thing that ever has." -
institutions, and uniqueness Margaret Mead
public spaces ." - Ola
7. Empowering Grassroots
can lead to Joseph
Movements: Supporting
diverse grassroots organizations and
perspectives, movements focused on social
increased justice issues can lead to
innovation, and community-driven solutions
a sense of and greater engagement
belonging for among affected populations.
all individuals.
 "The function of : "If you are neutral
freedom is to free in situations of
someone else." - injustice, you have
Toni Morrison chosen the side of
the oppressor." -
Desmond Tutu
6. Challenging
5. Addressing Discrimination and Bias:
Systemic Inequality: Confronting
Taking active steps to discriminatory practices
address systemic and biases through
inequalities in areas education, training, and
such as healthcare, advocacy efforts can
housing, and lead to a more equitable
employment can lead and just society,
to improved overall reducing the harmful
well-being and effects of prejudice and
opportunities for discrimination.
marginalized
communities.