Reducing barriers to equity, diversity and inclusivity in global biosafety and biosecurity. The ECC is composed of a diverse set of professionals with demonstrated knowledge and experience in biosafety, biosecurity, and/or disciplines related to gender and intersectional equity. ECC Members steer the production of focused, quantifiable outcomes that are designed to empower, retain, and amplify the voices of marginalized members and leaders within biosafety and biosecurity communities. 
https://internationalbiosafety.org/program-activities/ifba-equity-focused-coordinating-committee/ 

1) global survey regarding experiences and challenges in meeting DEI across the global biosafety and biosecurity community. With a particular focus on age and gender, the results bring into focus the need for greater awareness and integration of DEI principles into global biosafety and biosecurity strategies. https://internationalbiosafety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IFBA-DEI-and-Global-Biosafety-Biosecurity-2021.pdf 2) Living Mosaic of Women Champions in Global Biosafety & Biosecurity celebrating 5 women from across the globe who shared their experiences and explore the strengths of women professionals in frontline & leadership roles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jAhLDzp1cM&feature=emb_logo 3) 10 recommended action steps for high-level policy/decision makers and institutional top management to move beyond raising awareness and take meaningful action on DEI within their organizations https://internationalbiosafety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DEI-Biosafety-Biosecurity-A-Need-for-Leadership-2021.pdf 4) Currently conducting a Delphi study with a broad range of international stakeholders to develop meaningful DEI progress indicators in biosafety and biosecurity beyond simple representation quotas 5) Women's network for signature initiative to mitigate biological risks in Africa