Rory McCann
2018-04-14 16:40:52 UTC
Hi,
An additional way to help out is on the FOSS4G github, where there are 2
issues for the CoC & travel advice, where you can leave comments, and
see the draft documents. Most of my suggestions have been taken on board.
https://github.com/foss4g2018/foss4g2018/issues/65
https://github.com/foss4g2018/foss4g2018/issues/64
CoC are optional, or run the risk that CoC opponents using any reason
they want to have an event with a CoC with lots of "opt-outs", claiming
"cultural differences".
My suggestion: "No events where homosexuality is illegal if
homosexuality/etc is legal in one part of the region for this event."
(there might be other cases).
Rory
An additional way to help out is on the FOSS4G github, where there are 2
issues for the CoC & travel advice, where you can leave comments, and
see the draft documents. Most of my suggestions have been taken on board.
https://github.com/foss4g2018/foss4g2018/issues/65
https://github.com/foss4g2018/foss4g2018/issues/64
all future events happening in countries with similar local laws to
Tanzania
Can you please state in what (limited!) circumstances (parts of) the HOTTanzania
CoC are optional, or run the risk that CoC opponents using any reason
they want to have an event with a CoC with lots of "opt-outs", claiming
"cultural differences".
My suggestion: "No events where homosexuality is illegal if
homosexuality/etc is legal in one part of the region for this event."
(there might be other cases).
Rory
Hi
The HOT and FOSS4G community have been working hard to develop the
conference Code of Conduct for the upcoming event in Tanzania
(http://2018.foss4g.org/). The goal is to ensure the conference is as
welcoming and safe as it can be, and maintain a commitment to diverse
and inclusive conferences. Part of this means hosting conferences in
countries where HOT works as an organisation and where there are strong
local OSM communities. However, this does raise important concerns about
safety and security for attendees. We hope a re-drafted CoC will help
all future events happening in countries with similar local laws to
Tanzania, to ensure they can protect the interests and security of
attendees as best as possible. SOTM Africa, future, SOTMs, etc etc..
The Summit/FOSS4G Working Groups have a re-drafted policy and would love
feedback from an as-diverse-as-possible group. If you're keen to
support, please get in touch with Amelia and Rachel in copy, who will
send you a copy of the policy and gladly hear your feedback.
Thanks,
Rebecca
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The HOT and FOSS4G community have been working hard to develop the
conference Code of Conduct for the upcoming event in Tanzania
(http://2018.foss4g.org/). The goal is to ensure the conference is as
welcoming and safe as it can be, and maintain a commitment to diverse
and inclusive conferences. Part of this means hosting conferences in
countries where HOT works as an organisation and where there are strong
local OSM communities. However, this does raise important concerns about
safety and security for attendees. We hope a re-drafted CoC will help
all future events happening in countries with similar local laws to
Tanzania, to ensure they can protect the interests and security of
attendees as best as possible. SOTM Africa, future, SOTMs, etc etc..
The Summit/FOSS4G Working Groups have a re-drafted policy and would love
feedback from an as-diverse-as-possible group. If you're keen to
support, please get in touch with Amelia and Rachel in copy, who will
send you a copy of the policy and gladly hear your feedback.
Thanks,
Rebecca
--
*Rebecca Firth*
Community and Partnerships Manager
@RebeccaFirthy
*Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team*
*Using OpenStreetMap for Humanitarian Response & Economic Development*
*
*
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