The goal of UDK ry is to ensure that every member and participant in our student associations activities feels safe and valued. Everyone has the right to participate without fear of discrimination or harassment. Each person is also responsible for their own behavior as part of the organization, to ensure the well-being of our community and that equality is realized in UDK ry in the best possible way.
For these reasons, the principles of safer spaces are followed in all activities of our student organization. By adhering to these principles, everyone contributes to creating an atmosphere of equality, respect, and open discussion in the organization's spaces, events, and other activities.
The UDK anti-harassment guidelines provide guidance on how to act in potential harassment situations.
Principles for Safer Spaces:
- Do not demean or embarrass others. Do not express discriminatory stereotypes in your speech or behavior, even ironically or as a joke. Do not use discriminatory terms based on gender, sexuality, appearance, ethnic or national background, religion, disability, or other reasons.
- Strive to be respectful. Remember that what may seem funny to you can be very uncomfortable or distressing to someone else. Many topics can be sensitive and personal to others. Approach all topics with respect and sensitivity.
- Avoid making assumptions about a person’s gender, sexuality, health conditions or abilities. Similarly, avoid assumptions about a person based on ethnic or national background, religion, appearance, age, speech, or other similar characteristics.
- Be aware of your own assumptions about others. You cannot know another person's experience, thoughts, life situation, or identity on their behalf.
- Respect each person's right not to participate in certain activities. Do not pressure anyone. Respect others' personal space, physical and mental integrity, and the boundaries they define for themselves.
- Do not value people or their views differently based on how they express themselves (e.g., their manner of speaking or writing).
- Give space to others and ensure that everyone is heard and included. Be open to others' opinions, even if they differ from your own. Discriminatory and hostile speech is not considered a valid opinion in this context.
- Address speech or behavior that violates equality or the principles for safer spaces. Do so while listening to and respecting all parties involved.
- Listen and remain open. Change your behavior if necessary. Accept unintentional mistakes, whether yours or others', as well as possible disagreements. Leave the situation or seek help if a constructive conversation is not possible.
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