Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) refers to the principles and practices that ensure fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all people, while striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have historically led to unequal participation or outcomes.
Equity means providing resources and opportunities based on individual needs to achieve fairness (not just sameness).
Diversity encompasses the presence of differences among people (such as race, gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and lived experiences).
Inclusion ensures that all individuals feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully in a given environment.
Together, EDI represents a commitment to creating and sustaining environments where all people can thrive.
Abbreviation: EDI
Synonyms: Fairness, inclusiveness, belonging; EDI (common abbreviation)
Example
A research team develops recruitment strategies to improve EDI in clinical trials.