I*DEA Quarterly - January 2024

COMMEMORATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CENTER FOR WOMEN VETERANS 

Lourdes Tiglao highlights how the Center for Women Veterans honors women all year.

Every March, VA observes Women’s History Month, and this year, the Center for Women Veterans will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. To commemorate, we are partnering with organizations to host events throughout the year that will celebrate the unsung heroes among us, as well as the women who continue to forge paths. For more information: 00w@va.gov

Tanya J. Bradsher (She/Her) Deputy Secretary  Department of Veterans Affairs

HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

On Jan. 15, we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—preacher, activist, and visionary. In a sermon shortly before his assassination, Dr. King told the congregation that after his death “I'd like somebody to mention that day that Martin Luther King, Jr. tried to give his life serving others." Let us remember Dr. King, walk in his footsteps, and honor his memory as we serve Veterans.

I*DEA IN ACTION Introducing the I*DEA X-change Series Jahaira Thompson (She/Her/Ella) Strategic Initiatives Chief Strategic Initiatives Group (SIG) & Customer Experience (CX), ORMDI

ORMDI is excited to introduce the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (I*DEA) X-change Series, which will convene federal leaders to share insights, successes, challenges, and lessons learned on our shared journey to improve the cultural health of our agencies and implement policies and practices to create a safer, better, more welcoming federal government.

THE I~STAND MISSION:
A SAFER VA

I~STAND is empowering all who do business with VA to help build a culture of safety.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Prevention Sub-Council, known as “I~STAND” is committed to preventing sexual harassment and sexual assault across the VA enterprise. Our mission is to oversee, elevate and promote a unified approach to prevent sexual harassment, sexual assault and foster a safe and respectful environment across the Department of Veterans Affairs.

CELEBRATING TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY AT VA

Check out the latest on Showcasing I*DEA acknowledging Transgender Day of Visibility, which celebrates transgender people everywhere.

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