The open exchange of ideas is central to the mission of Intellectual Property, Public Interest and Covid-19 Week. This requires an environment that accepts diversity and provides a safe environment for everyone.

This guide applies to all the events of the Intellectual Property Week, public interest and Covid-19: collaborative agendas, panels, sessions of the official event, closing and even the dissemination of content on social networks.

Expected behavior

We have put together a list of principles to ensure a productive and respectful event for all who participate:

– Be polite and consider differences in opinions and technical restrictions of people (internet access, camera availability, etc.).

– Be punctual: Be online at the scheduled time.

– Try to make brief interventions during discussions.

– Participate with respect, actively listening to people without interrupting them.

– If possible, use headphones and make sure you are in a quiet place without noise.

Unacceptable behavior

– Any action towards a person that interferes with his /her participation.

– Any conduct that discriminates or denigrates a person based on race, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, nationality, age, physical appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

– Verbal or written comments or visual images that are offensive, degrading, humiliating or harmful to any person.

– Intimidating or threatening expressions and attitudes.

– The promotion of the aforementioned behaviors.

How to report unacceptable behavior

– Anyone who experiences any of the abovementioned situations should write an email to viviana.rangel@karisma.org.co 

Consequences of unacceptable behavior

– If a participant in the Intellectual Property, Public Interest and Covid-19 Week engages in unacceptable behavior, they may be removed from the activity without prior notice.

– Your participation in future sessions will be prohibited.

This guide is not intended to limit open discussion, it applies only to behavior in event sessions.