Executive Summary
Champions of Change Coalition’s 7 Switches for Inclusive Gender Equality by Design is a pioneering initiative that focuses on embedding gender equality and inclusion in systems and decision-making from the outset.
7 Switches challenges leaders and systems (such as AI) to reimagine decision-making and design processes to create a future where inclusive gender equality is a fundamental principle, rather than an afterthought where inequalities might only be addressed when issues arise. It includes 7 over-arching design principles and 100+ checks and tests, drawn from international research, advice from experts and the real-world experiences of Champions of Change over the past 15+ years. It provides a simple, practical guide grounded in proven insight and practice.
Our vision is for a world where inclusive gender equality fuels creativity, innovation and economic prosperity. 7 Switches can be used to embed gender equality from the start, setting a new standard for how decisions are made and systems are designed, unlocking potential growth and innovation that benefits us all.
It is also a key source underpinning the Coalition’s Leading on Inclusive AI initiative, where the 7 Switches principles, tests and informs efforts to challenge bias, surface unintended consequences and embed equality, safety and inclusion by design in emerging technologies.
If you would like to learn more about 7 Switches or discuss how it may be relevant to your organisation, we invite you to contact us.