Safe space rules

We want the Refugee Film Festival to be a place where everybody can feel good. This is why we ask
you too to commit to these principles of safer space.

1. Respect.
People are different. If a person has for example a different religion, ethnic background or
sexual orientation than you, respect them. Don't demean, embarrass or speak bad things.

2. Don't assume.
You can't know about other people's experiences, thoughts or lifes situation so you can't
assume an identity for them. Try to be aware of your own assumptions. Stay open and listen.

3. Don’t ask people personal questions.
People may feel offended if you ask them personal questions concerning
ethnicity/nationality, religion, sexual orientation or political views. If someone wants to speak
about these matters themselves, be open-minded and listen to them.

4. Don’t tell people’s personal matters onward.
The people who come to our office have difficult life situations. If you hear some personal
matters, you are not allowed to tell them forward to anyone even if the matters were
discussed together.
In RFF the personal matters are being discussed in person with the advisor confidentially.

5. No photos or publishing photos of people without permission.
Taking photographs of people is not allowed without their permission. Do not share photos
about other people in social media or elsewhere without permission either.

6. No means no.
Don't harass by touching without permission, by staring or shut anyone down. Stop or
change your behavior if you are asked to do so.

7. Include.
Speak in a way that everybody can understand. Try to use a language shared by everybody.

8. Communicate.
If you are not sure - ask. If something bothers you - say. If you make a mistake and you
offend - apologize.

9. Take care.
If you see or experience bad behavior, bring it up or contact our personnel.
Remember! You are responsible for your own behavior.

Keep this space safe! Thank you!