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'''The Internet Freedom Festival is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for discussing issues related to freedom of expression.'''


We encourage all participants to approach the event with open and positive attitudes, and to engage constructively with others at all times. This code of conduct applies to the IFF conference and all conference-related social events, such as parties or gatherings at restaurants or bars.
The IFF is committed to providing an inclusive, safe and collaborative environment for all participants, regardless of their gender, expression or identity of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sexual characteristics, disability, or age. This is so that every participant can interact with total freedom of expression, and the everyone is treated with respect and dignity.  


It is vital that discussions include many different opinions and experiences, so we do not tolerate any kind of harassment. We will take action in response to harassment related to national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical characteristics, disability, religion, and age.
El código de conducta establece una serie de pautas que ponen en común unos valores compartidos por la comunidad, y que sirve para evitar conductas que puedan perjudicar a los participantes.
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<h1>Guide to Communication</h1>
The code of conduct is a set of guidelines that establishes shared values and ensures that certain behaviors that may harm participants are avoided.  
The IFF is an international, multidisciplinary festival. There will be people speaking multiple languages and using terms from various fields of study. English will often be the language we are using, and people who are fluent English speakers will have an advantage over less fluent English speakers.


We encourage all participants to approach the event with open and positive attitudes, and to engage constructively with others at all times.  
The values of the IFF community are focused on developing both our individual and collective potential, supporting and empowering the most oppressed, mutual respect, an anti-violence approach that favors support and collaboration among participants and the resolution of conflicts.  


'''Please see our full [[Guide to Communication|Community Culture]] for details and guidelines.'''
Having a code of conduct that helps us co-exist together is essential, and provides individuals who may experience a certain behavior, with confidence that the will be supported by the organization and the IFF community, who respects and stands behind it.


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<h1>Unacceptable Behaviors</h1>
CODE OF CONDUCT OF THE IFF
'''Harassment may occur online or in person. Examples of unacceptable behaviors include:'''


'''1.''' Verbal comments that reinforce oppression related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age or religion (or lack thereof);
● Respect for diversity: We avoid comments, actions or propaganda that encourage discrimination of diversity related to gender, identity and gender expression, preference in pronouns, sexual orientation, physical appearance, functional diversity, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack of it).


'''2.''' Imitating or making fun of accents or grammatical errors, or giving unsolicited grammar corrections (but clarifying questions are fine);
● We respect freedom of expression: We ensure the free participation or expression of the interlocutors avoiding making fun of the accents or correcting grammatical errors without being requested. If it is convenient given the diversity of languages, clarify meanings, ask to speak more slowly, repeat a sentence, etc.


'''3.''' Verbal threats or demands;
● Commitment to non-violence: Any type of violence or aggression, meaning verbal threats or complaints, intimidation, or harassment, whether physically or psychologically, is strictly prohibited.


'''4.''' Sexualized images in public spaces;
● Rejection of sexual harassment: We understand sexual harassment as unwanted physical contact or insinuation of a sexual nature, as well as displaying images, drawings or visual representations of any kind that expose sexualized behavior.


'''5.''' Intimidation;
● Respect for privacy: We safeguard the privacy of the participants, not mentioning their names on social networks without explicit authorization and avoiding any type of unauthorized video or audio recording, as well as photographs.


'''6.''' Stalking;
● We facilitate participation: We work to create a climate that facilitates the course of sessions, avoiding repeatedly interrupting or boycotting a session, including toxic behaviors such as violating the privacy of the conference.


'''7.''' Harassing photography or recording;
● We take care of the integrity and health of the community: This includes not to contaminate food or drink with drugs and not to incite or insist on the consumption of alcohol, psychoactive substances, etc.


'''8.''' Sustained disruption of sessions or events;
● We support the collaboration among the participants: In order to develop the projects and the proposed objectives, it is forbidden to request the help of others or mobilize them to put them against another assistant, either in person or online.
 
'''9.''' Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention;
 
'''10.''' Drugging food or drink;
 
'''11.''' Violating the conference privacy policy in order to attract negative attention to an attendee;
 
'''12.''' Enlisting the help of others, whether in person or online, in order to target an attendee;
 
''' 13.''' Intentional dismissal of an attendee’s gender identity, expression or sexual orientation in any form;
 
'''14.''' Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behavior.
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Let someone leave a conversation that makes them uncomfortable, and do not follow people who asked to be left alone. '''If you discuss difficult topics that may be traumatic for participants, ''provide warnings'' so people may leave a conversation or plan coping strategies.'''
 
Participants who are asked to stop harassing behaviors are expected to cease immediately. Depending on severity of harassment or repeat offenses, IFF staff will respond appropriately, including but not limited to giving warnings or expulsion from the event. With the consent of the person being harassed, local authorities will be called if needed.
 
We count on '''everyone''' - from partner organizations to individuals - to do their part to ensure positive experiences for all participants. '''If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of IFF staff immediately.'''
 
See '''Reporting Violations''' [https://internetfreedomfestival.org/wiki/index.php?title=Code_of_Conduct&action=submit#Reporting_Violations] below for contact information.
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<h1>Reporting Violations</h1>
'''Reports can be made confidentially by doing one of the following:'''
 
'''1.''' Locating a member of the IFF staff on-site. IFF staff can be identified by conference logo shirts, and will be at the information desk by the front entrance throughout the conference.
 
'''2.''' Emailing '''codeofconduct@internetfreedomfestival.org''' | '''GPG Public Key: [http://hkps.pool.sks-keyservers.net/pks/lookup?search=codeofconduct%40internetfreedomfestival.org&fingerprint=on&op=index| 4EB6 6CD8 B9F6 E6FE 90A9  1746 B7FC 780B 01E4 9BFD]'''
 
'''3.''' Twitter Direct Message to '''@InternetFF''' | https://twitter.com/internetff
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'''All reports are confidential.''' You will not be asked to take actions that make you feel unsafe. Conference staff will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference.
 
'''Local Emergency Information:''' https://internetfreedomfestival.org/wiki/index.php/Emergency_Numbers
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''Code of Conduct Last Updated: 1 February 2018''

Revision as of 11:39, 28 March 2019

The IFF is committed to providing an inclusive, safe and collaborative environment for all participants, regardless of their gender, expression or identity of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sexual characteristics, disability, or age. This is so that every participant can interact with total freedom of expression, and the everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

El código de conducta establece una serie de pautas que ponen en común unos valores compartidos por la comunidad, y que sirve para evitar conductas que puedan perjudicar a los participantes.

The code of conduct is a set of guidelines that establishes shared values and ensures that certain behaviors that may harm participants are avoided.

The values of the IFF community are focused on developing both our individual and collective potential, supporting and empowering the most oppressed, mutual respect, an anti-violence approach that favors support and collaboration among participants and the resolution of conflicts.

Having a code of conduct that helps us co-exist together is essential, and provides individuals who may experience a certain behavior, with confidence that the will be supported by the organization and the IFF community, who respects and stands behind it.


CODE OF CONDUCT OF THE IFF

● Respect for diversity: We avoid comments, actions or propaganda that encourage discrimination of diversity related to gender, identity and gender expression, preference in pronouns, sexual orientation, physical appearance, functional diversity, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack of it).

● We respect freedom of expression: We ensure the free participation or expression of the interlocutors avoiding making fun of the accents or correcting grammatical errors without being requested. If it is convenient given the diversity of languages, clarify meanings, ask to speak more slowly, repeat a sentence, etc.

● Commitment to non-violence: Any type of violence or aggression, meaning verbal threats or complaints, intimidation, or harassment, whether physically or psychologically, is strictly prohibited.

● Rejection of sexual harassment: We understand sexual harassment as unwanted physical contact or insinuation of a sexual nature, as well as displaying images, drawings or visual representations of any kind that expose sexualized behavior.

● Respect for privacy: We safeguard the privacy of the participants, not mentioning their names on social networks without explicit authorization and avoiding any type of unauthorized video or audio recording, as well as photographs.

● We facilitate participation: We work to create a climate that facilitates the course of sessions, avoiding repeatedly interrupting or boycotting a session, including toxic behaviors such as violating the privacy of the conference.

● We take care of the integrity and health of the community: This includes not to contaminate food or drink with drugs and not to incite or insist on the consumption of alcohol, psychoactive substances, etc.

● We support the collaboration among the participants: In order to develop the projects and the proposed objectives, it is forbidden to request the help of others or mobilize them to put them against another assistant, either in person or online.

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