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In recognition of the under-representation of women on international arbitral tribunals, in 2015 members of the arbitration community drew up this pledge to take action. It seeks to increase, on an equal opportunity basis, the number of women appointed as arbitrators in order to achieve a fair representation as soon as practically possible, with the ultimate goal of full parity.

REAL is a group of global lawyers practicing in international arbitration and striving to achieve racial equality for arbitration lawyers. One avenue through which they do this is by addressing the socio-economic limitations for many entering the field, with a focus on community building for young and mid-level practitioners.

In recognition of the under-representation of Africans on international arbitral tribunals, especially in arbitrations connected with Africa, an African Promise seeks to increase the number of Africans appointed as arbitrators, especially in arbitrations connected with Africa, in order to achieve fair representation as soon as practically possible.

The Alliance for Equality in Dispute Resolution is a not for profit organisation formed to advocate for increased diversity in the international dispute resolution community. As an association, it promotes inclusivity in all aspects of the dispute resolution world.

Its core offerings are the ‘Forum’ - a virtual gathering space, the ‘List’ - a database of practising arbitrators, and the ‘Workshop’ - a one day training programme.

This initiative aims to promote recognition, equal treatment and equal opportunities for women in the development of the various professional roles linked to the practice of arbitration. In doing so, it promotes research, studies, exchanges, events and conferences, as well as orientation programmes that contribute to the promotion of women practicing arbitration.

In the summer of 2021, the ICC created a ‘Task Force on Disability Inclusion and International Arbitration’, which will eventually culminate in a set of guidelines allowing for easier adaptation to all needs, as well as an ‘LGBTQIA network’, currently only open to members of the ICC Court but with plans for expansion.