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MIOB Code of Conduct
The MIOB Code of Conduct is set up to uphold and improve a respectful and sustainablefestival and working environment, both within the context of collaboration within the festival network and the respective festival structures.
While every festival member commits to the shared MIOB network Code of Conduct, each partner festival also implements its own individual Code of Conduct. Individual festival regulations have to accept the values defined in the MIOB Network Code of Conduct and cannot violate it.
All MIOB members inform their staff (including volunteers), audiences, guests andcooperation partners about the existence of the Code of Conduct, and it is implemented in communication with all parties involved.
The Code of Conduct should help raise awareness among festivals and set an example for good practice for a fair and welcoming festival (working) environment. The Code of Conduct: promotes a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all categories; addresses that there is zero tolerance for vulgar, aggressive and discriminatory speech, violence and harassment; stresses the boundaries of people and the need to support each other.
The Code of Conduct helps to address blurry zones in internal and external communication and behaviour, not only during periods marked by stress and high expectations, but throughout the entire year. It encourages everyone within the festival network and beyond to
be more mindful of their own actions as well as of what is happening around them. It provides clarity and raises awareness of personal and professional boundaries, including those that come with certain professional roles.
