A safer space is a practice that aims to create an inclusive, equitable and comfortable space for working, studying and spending time together. Spaces are made by people, so it is important for everyone to take part in actively creating an open atmosphere where everyone is able to participate as they are. The following principles for safer spaces will be observed at all DRAFT events and activities.
- Acknowledge other people’s personal boundaries and respect them. Every individual has the right to determine their own identity, and gender, sexual orientation, political views, or nationality cannot be determined and should not be speculated upon based on appearance.
- Recognise and acknowledge your privileges. A privilege is an advantageous societal and cultural position held by a certain social group or groups, which affords the members of that group with certain benefits and protects them from discrimination in specific contexts. Privileges can be related to factors like gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, language, health or abledness, and religion.
- Respect others, be conscious of the diversity of the community and appreciate individual differences. Avoid making presumptions about others, as you are not necessarily aware of other people’s experiences, thoughts, circumstances or identity. Often making assumptions is unavoidable, so we will also endeavour to acknowledge our presuppositions, and apologise if we inadvertently offend someone.
- Give others space and make sure everyone has the opportunity to participate and be heard. Acknowledge that there are many ways to participate and not everyone may want to be vocal or take centre stage.
- DRAFT is non-discriminatory organisation. We do not tolerate discrimination based on any personal characteristic or group identity, including but not limited to (dis)ability, health, gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.
- DRAFT is a harassment-free organisation. Harassment includes behaviour such as verbal harassment, nonconsensual touching, or staring. If you are asked to stop inappropriate behaviour, you are obligated to stop and apologise. If you observe inappropriate behaviour, intervene in a calm and objective manner. You can also contact the DRAFT harassment contact persons via email or the form on our website. Please contact us if you have any questions or are unsure about anything related to safer spaces or harassment.
Contact information
Liekki Valaskivi (they/them)
Board member responsible for inclusivity
liekki.valaskivi@tuni.fi
Lassi Raami (he/him)
Board member, harassment contact person
lassi.raami@tuni.fi