Urbane Praxis e.V. does not tolerate any form of racism, sexism, ableism, anti-Semitism, queer and trans hostility, or any other discriminatory or violent behavior. All members and stakeholders of the association agree to our Code of Conduct. In the event of violations of our Code of Conduct, we reserve the right to exclude individuals from the association. The association has a complaints structure – affected persons can contact the Urbane Praxis e.V. contact persons for complaints and matters of trust via the reporting channels suggested in the structure.
Conscious – in solidarity – together
We want people to treat each other with respect and solidarity. Our events and activities are intended to be places where we meet as equals. We want to use our resources to create low-barrier and discrimination-sensitive spaces so that everyone can feel as safe and comfortable as possible.
We believe those affected
“Those affected define what they consider to be a transgression.” We do not doubt their experiences, but stand behind them and offer them support. Their needs and demands are our priority. In this way, we want to create an atmosphere in which those affected can feel comfortable to continue participating in events.
Reflecting on privileges & positions
We have all grown up in discriminatory systems. We should therefore take a closer look at our own privileges and positions in society. Who is (not) part of my environment? Which perspectives dominate here? At our events, we want to be sensitive to our discussion partners’ experiences of discrimination. If you encounter someone with constructive criticism, try to listen first. We all make mistakes. Our aim is to learn from each other.
Mindful use of space & time
All participants are encouraged to take part in discussion groups at our events and in association activities. Please always be mindful of how much speaking time and space you take up. If you have already contributed a lot to a round, sit out a few minutes to give other people the opportunity. Avoid drawing conclusions from your position to that of others. We want to make room for the diversity of perspectives.
Gender is diverse
We should not draw conclusions about a person’s gender based on their appearance. Gender identities are diverse and go far beyond the categories of “man” and “woman”. When you start a conversation, ask people for their name and pronouns (she/her; he/him; they/them; they/they; no pronoun, etc.). In this way, we avoid misgendering people, which can be hurtful.
(In)visible barriers
Many barriers are not directly visible. For us, acting in a more inclusive way means taking invisible disabilities, limitations and challenges into account at events and activities and creating the best possible access. We want to encourage everyone to be approachable for each other. If you don’t understand something, are looking for information or recognize barriers, you can contact us at any time.