Agenda Packet 10-31-18 Work Session - amended

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Whole Eugene Community United (WeCU) Objective 1: Identify and implement strategies to enhance inclusion of marginalized communities into the larger Eugene community and to help deter or respond to hate, bias and discrimination, including systemic and individual racism, heterosexism, transphobia, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and ableism. Lead: B. Souza; Supporting Leads: I. Hamide, I. Coulibaly , S. Markstrom, J. Johnson Action 1.1 Present Marginalized Voices report and recommendations to Mayor and City Council in work session. Follow up on WeCU’s three asks regarding: 1) liaison position (primary ask); 2) rapid response policy; and 3) planning committee for multicultural center. Action 1.2 Input to Budget Committee regarding creation of Marginalized Communities Liaison staff position. Action 1.3 Organize 70th Anniversary celebration of International Human Rights Day on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Action 1.4 Consult on cultural equity plans, competencies and diversity in City Departmental Equity Strategic Plans (support and advocate for the internal plans that City staff are instructed to use to direct their policies for increased access and equity within the organization and in interactions with the public). Action 1.5 Monitor and contribute to efforts that assist marginalized communities in Eugene. Education, Outreach and Public Engagement Objective 2: Develop and implement strategies to promote education, outreach and public engagement. Leads: A. Walsh, E. Kubok, R. Guerra, I. Hamide, J. Johnson Action 2.1 Raise awareness for outcomes of Human Rights Commission meetings and work. Action 2.2 Expand human rights outreach to educational partners and community groups. Action 2.3 Promote and support human rights events and efforts in the community. Advisory Work Objective 3: Maintain an introspective view of human rights issues in Eugene as they arise and develop advisory communication and recommendations to City Council to respond to and support human rights in Eugene. Leads: J. Iboa, I. Coulibaly, E. Kubok Action 3.1 Develop and maintain relationships with representatives of marginalized communities in Eugene. Action 3.2 Discuss issues surrounding human rights as they arise, and bring recommendations forth to City Council to address needs in community. Action 3.3 Continue to foster and build on relationship with Mayor and City Council to promote a safe and welcoming community. October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1