[ Don’t be a jerk ] Anti-Harassment Policy
GDG Nairobi Events Community Guidelines
This “Don’t be a jerk” policy is a shortened, more casual version of the longer Code of Conduct policy. Read full version in the second section below this.
The GDG Nairobi pride itself on being an open, respectful, and inclusive community. That means jerky behavior isn’t allowed at GDG meetings. Because we know that it’s not obvious to everyone, here’s a reminder of the things we don’t allow: jokes or offensive comments about sex/sexuality/race/religion/nationality/body size, showing porn in public, touching people uninvited, or continuing to interact with someone after they’ve asked you to stop. Continuous jerky behavior may result in getting expelled from the meeting or GDG Chapter.
If someone is bothering you, please tell GDG Organizers immediately and they will take care of it. We want to maintain GDGs awesomeness.
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Why do we have an official anti-harassment policy for GDG Nairobi events?
- It sets expectations for behavior at the event. Simply having an anti-harassment policy can prevent harassment.
- It encourages people to attend who have had bad experiences at other events.
- It gives event staff/volunteers instructions on how to handle harassment quickly, with the minimum amount of disruption for the event.
GDG Nairobi is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event experience for everyone, regardless of:
- gender
- sexual orientation
- disability
- gender identity
- age
- race
- religion
- nationality
The above is not an exhaustive list — we do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form.
Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any event venue, including talks. Event participants violating these rules may be expelled from the event, and even banned from future events at the discretion of the event organizers/management.
Harassment includes (but is not limited to):
- offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, age, race, religion
- the use or display of sexual images in public spaces
- deliberate intimidation
- stalking
- harassing photography or recording
- sustained disruption of talks or other events
- inappropriate physical contact
- unwelcome sexual attention
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
Exhibiting partners and guest speakers are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, exhibitors and speakers should not use sexualized images, activities, or other material, or otherwise create a sexualized environment in their slide decks, exhibit material, exhibit staffing, promotional items or demo material.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact an organizer or event volunteer immediately. Organizers and event volunteers may be identified by t-shirts or special badges/lanyards. Organizers will investigate the issue and take appropriate action. This may include helping participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event.
Though we hope that we never have to invoke this policy, we believe that having this document helps everyone think a little more about how their actions and words affect the whole community, as well as individuals in the community.
All participants of GDG Nairobi events must abide by the above policy.
Be excellent to each other!
