Code of Conduct
Purpose
The Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica) is an annual gathering of stakeholders from the Internet governance and online rights arenas in Africa and beyond. Inaugurated in 2014, the Forum is a platform for stakeholders to deliberate on gaps, concerns and opportunities for advancing privacy, access to information, free expression, non-discrimination and the free flow of information online. Key to the event is the engagement on strategies to push back against surveillance, censorship, shutdowns and inequality in access and use of the internet.
Interactions at FIFAfrica include many different opinions and experiences hence it is essential to uphold respect and ensure comfortable participation for all attendees, staff and support personnel. Accordingly, harassment and disruption of any kind is not tolerated. We will take action in response to harassment related, but not limited, to national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical characteristics, disability, religion, and age. This Code of Conduct applies to Forum events and all Forum-related social events such as parties, gatherings at restaurants, bars and hotels. It also covers the conduct of participants on online platforms during the Forum. The Code of Conduct is aimed at building a community that is free from intimidation, discrimination, or hostility by upholding dignity, decency, and respect among participants.
Participation at FIFAfrica and all related events and online platforms implies agreement to this Code of Conduct. All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at the Forum are required to adhere to this Code of Conduct. Failure to respect the Code of Conduct could result in expulsion from the event, law enforcement intervention and/or legal action in some circumstances. Further, the FIFAfrica organising team reserves the right to sanction offending individuals from attendance of all future Forums.
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