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Let’s create a safer space together!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Midnight Sun Film Festival adheres to the principles of equality and creating a safer space in its events. Everyone participating in the film festival has the right to feel safe without fear of any kind of discrimination, harassment, sexual, physical, or verbal abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n The principles and practices of creating a safer space aim to establish an environment where everyone actively contributes to building an equal, respectful, and open atmosphere and dialogue.<\/span><\/p>\n Principles of creating a safer space:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n RESPECT<\/b> the personal physical and mental space and autonomy of others. Don’t touch someone without their permission. Remember that you cannot know someone’s boundaries without asking. Also, request space for yourself if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n DO NOT<\/b> mock, ridicule, belittle, marginalize, or embarrass anyone through your words, behavior, or actions. Refrain from judging appearances, gossiping, and perpetuating stereotypes.<\/span><\/p>\n