• An ally is someone who actively uses their privilege, influence, and resources to support and advocate for a cause they do not directly experience themselves. 

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• An ally demonstrates solidarity by educating themselves, speaking up against injustice, amplifying marginalized voices, and using their platform to create tangible change. 

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• Allies recognize that simply being a "good person" is not enough - they must take concrete, sustained action to dismantle systemic barriers and inequities. Crucially, effective allies understand that their role is to support, not to center themselves. 

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• The ultimate goal of allyship is to work towards diversity, equity, inclusion, and the full liberation of the communities they aim to support.

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• Anyone can be an ally, regardless of the identities or privileges they hold. A man can be an ally to a woman, a cisgender person can be an ally to a transgender person, and a non-disabled individual can be an ally to someone with a disability. Whether we’re supporting someone from a marginalized ethnicity, religious background, or social class, we can be effective allies - even if we don’t share the same identities.