Being a visible presence to those considering moving to North Dakota that North Dakota welcomes diversity and is prepared to address issues that diversity might bring.

 Being a visible presence to current North Dakota residents that North Dakota welcomes diversity and is prepared to address issues that diversity might bring.

 Decreasing the incidents of discrimination or perceived discrimination by providing information and education on what discriminatory acts are to all citizens of North Dakota, including individuals, business owners and landlords.

 Releasing the survey on the extent of discrimination in North Dakota conducted by the Department of Labor in December, 2001 and developing a plan address issues that might be within that survey, if necessary.

 Providing a resource on embracing diversity in North Dakota that is separate from the investigation and enforcement of discriminatory acts that is the responsibility of the Division of Human Rights within the North Dakota Department of Labor.

 Assisting communities in North Dakota in recognizing and celebrating diversity, for example, within community events or through the development of local human relations commissions.

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