Safer Spaces policy for The Humane League UK

Inclusivity stands as one of The Humane League UK’s core values, as we actively strive to promote and recognise principles of fairness and equity in relation to race, age, colour, disability, faith, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, social class, economic class, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, neurodiversity, and all other identities represented in our organisation and worldwide.

We must all work together to create a space within The Humane League’s events that is safe and comfortable for all individuals. Therefore, by signing up for one of our events, both online and in-person, you agree to abide by this Safer Spaces Policy at all times:

• Inappropriate or disrespectful behaviour towards anyone will not be tolerated. Inappropriate behaviour that is prohibited may include—but is not limited to—sexual harassment or behaviour that is racist, sizeist, sexist, transphobic, queerphobic, ableist, xenophobic, ageist, and homophobic. Inappropriate behaviour also includes unwillingness to listen to and learn from others’ experiences, and unwillingness to take instructions from the designated event leader.
• You will not misrepresent The Humane League UK, and at all times you will be welcoming, compassionate and non-confrontational towards members of the public, and other volunteers and attendees. All of our events are peaceful and non confrontational. Aggression or negative behaviour towards anyone will not be tolerated.
• If you feel that you have been subject to inappropriate behaviour or discrimination, you should report the incident to The Humane League UK staff, or the designated event leader who will make themselves known to you. Someone else may also report on your behalf. There will be no retaliation against the person who reports the behaviour.
• If someone questions your behaviour, the event leader will speak with you. You may be given a verbal warning and you may be asked to leave the event. If inappropriate behaviour continues and/or is reported again, you may be prohibited from attending future The Humane League UK’s events.