Today’s Peace Day Assembly aligned with ISB’s commitment to DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND JUSTICE which is outlined here on the ISB website and copied below. The United Nations theme for this year’s International Day of Peace is “End racism. Build peace.”
Due to COVID restrictions in place for our student assemblies last fall, ISB’s International Day of Peace event, originally scheduled for September 21st, 2022, was moved to today. This new date, chosen to coincide with the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, has allowed the HS Global Initiatives Network student organizers the opportunity to put together a program that addresses the 2022 Peace Day Challenge and that highlights the theme, Voices for Action Against Racism.
All 1800+ Prek-12 students and faculty gathered in Rajendra Hall today to raise awareness through song and dance, and hear personal ISB student stories aligned with the theme. The ES students had been practicing their Peace Day song for months and practically sang the roof off the Rajendra! Be sure to ask your child to tell you all about the assembly and how it felt to come together as a community to address these important topics.
A special thank you goes out to the many families who joined us online via the live stream link.
Your partner in education,
Michael Allen
MichaelA@isb.ac.th
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND JUSTICE AT ISB
At ISB we understand that the issues we are facing around diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) are far reaching, and as such, we are committed to taking a proactive approach to eliminating all forms of racism, discrimination, prejudice and bias.
We are devoted to being a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and equitable. It is not enough to simply be diverse. We are dedicated to creating spaces where diversity can flourish by uplifting individuals and social identity groups to be proud of their uniqueness while honoring differences.
Our community is actively engaged in reflection and action planning to ensure that our school is creating and maintaining an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and where students leave ISB with the attitudes, values, and tools they need to enrich the world.
We know that this work is ongoing and will require continual focus and commitment. We come to this task with deep humility knowing that we have much to learn. We invite you to learn alongside us.