Concern Worldwide: Language Matters
Concern Worldwide, 2024
Summary Description
This is a language guide for Concern Worldwide based on its belief in equality. It identifies problematic words and phrases that are
considered problematic and those that they would like to use more of in their communications.
Title
Concern Worldwide: Language Matters
Author
Concern Worldwide
Date
2024
Resource Type or sub-type
Good Practice Codes and Guidelines; Language Guide
Mainly suitable for
Board members; Communications staff; Community leaders or educators; Contractors; Education and Public Engagement staff; Overseas staff; fundraising/marketing staff; HR training; Management; Partners; Programme Staff; Volunteers; Young People
Level of Accessibility
Introductory material (easy to read or understand)
Ethical Communications Issues or Groups Addressed
Framing/narratives/stories; Human Rights, Equality and Dignity; Images and Messages; Media representations
Ethical Communications Processes or Practices Addressed
Handling sensitive information