Inclusive Naming Initiative

Helping projects and companies make consistent, responsible choices to remove harmful language

Word Lists

Comprehensive lists of terms to replace with inclusive alternatives

Community

Join our growing community and contribute to inclusive naming

Resources

Implementation guides and tools for your organization

Latest Updates

Aisha Shaibu-Salami

In an increasingly globalized world, especially in the tech ecosystem, understanding and respecting cultural diversity is a necessity. Tech spaces thrive on ideas that come from all corners of the world. But to truly benefit from this global community, we must go beyond surface-level interactions and genuinely understand each other’s backgrounds.

Aisha Shaibu-Salami

In a World Shaped by Words, What Message Are We Sending?

Language is more than just a tool for communication, it shapes our perceptions, biases, and realities. In the digital age, where technology influences nearly every aspect of our lives, the words we use in software, documentation, and branding hold immense power.