Principles for a safer environment in the municipality of Tuusula
The municipality of Tuusula promotes equality, inclusion and well-being in all its activities. The principles of a safer space are followed at municipal events, functions and meetings.
Everyone has the right to equal and fair treatment regardless of gender, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, language, religion or belief, opinion, disability, health, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics. Preventing discrimination and harassment promotes trust and well-being among people. Everyone can contribute to the safety of shared spaces and situations through their behaviour.
Principles
- Treat everyone equally. Discrimination, racism, harassment and bullying are prohibited. Remember that people have different needs and wishes in shared spaces and situations.
- Be aware of your preconceptions and avoid making assumptions about others. Ask questions boldly but respectfully. Avoid stereotypes, generalisations and gendered language.
- No means no. Respect other people's physical, mental and social boundaries. Everyone is entitled to set their own boundaries. Ask separately and clearly for permission from the people appearing in your photos or videos to publish the image material and tag them on social media.
- If you disagree, express it constructively. Listen and avoid talking over others. Try to recognise your potential position of power in relation to others.
- Accept mistakes and strive to lea from them. In a safe space, you can venture into your discomfort zone without fear of failure. Encourage others.
- If you notice discrimination, racism, harassment or bullying, intervene. Give and receive feedback constructively. Change your behaviour if someone asks you to.
Principles of a safer environment poster
- Do not discriminate, bully or harass. Be mindful of different needs and wishes.
- Ask respectfully. Do not use stereotypes or gendered language.
- No means NO. Ask for permission before you act.
- Listen, avoid talking over others, and recognise power dynamics.
- Failure is part of lea ing. Support and encourage others.
- Address the impropriety.
- Seize opportunities. Give and receive feedback constructively.
The principles of a safer environment in plain language
A safer space is a place where everyone can feel as safe as possible. Safety also means feeling accepted and valued.
All people are equal. Discrimination, racism, harassment and bullying are prohibited. Human dignity is not affected by factors such as gender, skin colour or sexual orientation. Remember also that people have different needs and desires.
Get rid of your preconceptions. Be brave and get to know different kinds of people. Don’t assume you already know what they are like. Treat everyone with respect.
Also try to avoid gendered language. For example, if you are a man, consider whether you emphasise this unnecessarily in your speech and choice of words.
Everyone has the right to set their own boundaries. Ask for permission before taking photographs or videos of people. Always ask if you can publish the images on social media and if you can tag the people in the images.
If you disagree, express your opinion constructively. Discuss calmly and kindly.
Listen to what others have to say.
Also consider whether you belong to a group that has had a lot of power in society. Does your conversation partner belong to a minority that has had fewer opportunities to express their opinion?
Do not be afraid of making mistakes. In a safe space, it is also safe to fail. If you make a mistake, try to lea from it.
Intervene in harassment. If you notice discrimination, racism or harassment, intervene in the situation. Give feedback in a respectful manner. Also change your own behaviour if someone asks you to.
The principles of a safer space (in plain English)
A safer place is a place where everyone can feel as safe as possible. Safety also means that one feels accepted and appreciated.
All people are equal. Discrimination, racism and bullying are forbidden. One’s human dignity is not dependent on their gender, skin colour or sexual orientation. Also remember that people have different needs and wishes.
Be rid of prejudice. Do not hesitate to meet different kinds of people. Do not think that you already know what someone is like beforehand. Treat everyone with respect. Try to rid yourself of gendered language. For example: if you are a man, think about whether you emphasise it unnecessarily in your speech and words.
Everyone defines their boundaries themselves. Ask if you may photograph or take a video of someone. Always ask if you may publish the photos on social media and if you may attach their names to it.
If you disagree, be constructive about it. Discuss calmly and amicably. Listen to what others have to say. Consider whether you belong to a group that has a lot of power in society. Is your conversation partner part of a minority that has had fewer opportunities to express their opinion?
Do not fear mistakes. In a safer space, it is also safe to fail. If you make a mistake, try to lea from it.
Intervene in harassment. If you see discrimination, racism or harassment, intervene. Give your feedback in an appropriate manner. Also change your own behaviour, if someone asks for it.
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