“The concepts of DEI predate the terminology, and variations sometimes include terms such as “belonging”, “justice”, and “accessibility”. As such, frameworks such as “inclusion and diversity” (I&D);[13] “diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging” (DEIB);[14][15][16] and “justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion” (JEDI or EDIJ)[17][18] exist.”
from — Wikipedia contributors. (2026e, March 9). Diversity, equity, and inclusion. Wikipedia.
“The President’s role is to implement laws; he cannot rewrite them. Diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and programs help organizations comply with civil rights laws by ensuring that all people are on an equal footing in the workplace and in educational and medical settings.”
from — Leadership Council on Civil and Human Rights. (2025a, February 12). Trump’s executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion, explained. The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.
“Engaging each individual and making everyone feel valued, inclusion is the act of establishing philosophies, policies, practices, and procedures so that organizations and individuals contributing to the organizations’ success have a more level playing field to compete, and equal access to opportunities and information.” from — Cheney, C., LaFrance, J., & Quinteros, T. (n.d.). Diversity and Inclusion Definitions. Eat Right Pro: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Retrieved March 10, 2026
“The list of “Organizations from which the United States Shall Withdraw” has 66 entries. It is divided into two categories: non-United Nations (UN) organizations and UN organizations.”
from — McKenzie, J., & McKenzie, J. (2026, January 12). Pulling out of 66 international organizations, Trump turns his back on science, facts, reason. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.