CODA.BR 2021 – CODE OF CONDUCT

The Brazilian Conference on Data Journalism and Digital Methods (CODA-BR) aims to be a welcoming event, where people meet in a friendly environment. Accordingly, we expect that all participants show respect and courtesy to other participants throughout the Conference.

To make clear what is expected, all delegates/attendees, speakers, exhibitors, organizers and volunteers are required to conform to the following Code of Conduct. Organizers will enforce this code before and throughout the event.

In short
CODA-BR is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion.
We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form.

Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any activity, including talks.
Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other attendees. Behave professionally. Don’t publish photographs of people without their consent. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate.

Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the workshop without a refund at the discretion of the event organizers.


Longer version
Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

Be careful in the words that you choose. Remember that sexist, racist, and other exclusionary jokes can be offensive to those around you. Excessive swearing and offensive jokes are not appropriate.

If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund.

We expect participants to follow these rules at all activities.

Reporting harassment

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact one of the organizers immediately.

The staff is well informed on how to deal with the incident and how to further proceed with the situation. Conference staff will be happy to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. We value your attendance.