Pilar Escudero, Communication Associate at UNICEF Guatemala plays with Herson (4), Oscar (8) and Edwin (3) in San Cristobal, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.

Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

UNICEF USA is committed to living out equity, inclusion and belonging in our organization, our work and our communities. 

Our Vision

We envision an organization where we affirm each other’s humanity, value each other’s gifts and contributions, include each other’s perspective, and realize a world where all children are healthy, educated, protected and respected.

Our Commitment

We are committed to living out equity, inclusion and belonging in our organization and our work. To us that means shifting our culture and our consciousness so that we can be a truly equitable, inclusive and just organization. We believe we are stronger united and promote respectful dialogue to build bridges across differences and work towards sustainable, equity-centered solutions.

Our Approach

We believe that the critical work of equity, inclusion and belonging is multi-layered, complex, non-linear, difficult, ongoing and deeply personal. We are guided by the following principles:

  • Intentionality
  • Truth 
  • Empathy
  • Courage
  • Solidarity

Our Priorities

  • Organizational Diversity
  • Organizational Capacity 
  • Inclusion and Belonging
  • Sustainability and Accountability


To learn more, contact peopleandculture@unicefusa.org