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The CU DEI Collective commitment to change – pledge to action

MADISON, WI (June 23, 2020) — World Council of Credit Unions and the Global Women’s Leadership Network have joined a group of U.S.-based credit union systems and service providers to create a forum for the sharing of research, expertise and resources on diversity, equity and inclusion known as the DEI Collective.

The Collective pledges the Statement of Commitment & Solidarity with the African American and Black Community.

On Juneteenth, World Council of Credit Unions proudly joined the founding members of the CU DEI Collective in pledging to commit to change. United with the credit union community, we stand together with the African American and Black community against racism. #cuDEI

Learn more about the DEI Collective here.

Join in our efforts and sign the pledge at www.cuDEIcollective.org/pledge

About World Council of Credit Unions

World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is the apex association for credit unions and other global financial cooperatives. World Council promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world to empower people through access to high quality and affordable financial services. World Council advocates on behalf of the global credit union system before international organizations and works with national governments to improve legislation and regulation. Its technical assistance programs introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen credit unions' financial performance and increase their outreach. World Council has implemented 300+ technical assistance programs in 90 countries. Worldwide, 82,758 credit unions in 97 countries serve 404 million people. Learn more about World Council's impact around the world at www.woccu.org.