Our goal is to make the camp a safe place where everyone, regardless of their gender, sexuality, skin colour, ethnicity or abilities, can feel comfortable, welcome and respected. Together we want to create a space sensitive to / free from discrimination – we are all responsible for this!

We pursue a zero tolerance policy regarding discrimination and abuse and do not tolerate any form of sexism, queerphobia, racism, ableism, classism or other forms of discrimination. We do not accept disrespectful and abusive behaviour of any kind (verbal abuse, sexual harassment, physical violence, sexualised violence, etc.). All persons who behave in a discriminatory or abusive manner must leave the camp.

Please contact the awareness team if you need support, feel uncomfortable or have further questions. Take care of yourself and others. We are here for each other!

Consumption

We wish for a solidary and considerate use of alcohol and other substances. Our priority at the Antifa Camp is to create a space for connecting and education. We therefore ask you not to consume alcohol or other substances during the workshops, plenaries, discussions, sports, hikes etc.. We want to treat each other with respect and look out for each other. This also means that we address any unpleasant behaviour caused by an increased consumption, but also offer support at the same time. Beer, wine and other non-high-proof alcohol will be served at the bar between 7.00 pm and midnight. We encourage you to leave other illegal substances at home if not required for your everyday needs.

What should I do if I experience or observe discriminatory and abusive behaviour?

You have the right to feel safe and respected. If you feel threatened, harassed or uncomfortable, if you are mentally or physically unwell and need help – please contact the Awareness Team. We are easily recognisable with fairy lights and other markings. If you observe discrimination against others or you see that another person needs help, ask the person concerned and don’t wait for others to take action!

The power to define

Only you define your own boundaries. We believe you and your story, we do not question your experiences. You define your boundaries, so you also define what violates them and what does’nt. We stand by your side in solidarity and can figure out the possible consequences with you. The person affected does not owe the perpetrator of the violence any justification. However, if the affected person does want a confrontation, we will accept their wish and ask how we can best encourage them. The person can be supported mediatively by the awareness team if they wish to have a personal confrontation.

Consensus

The basic rule is: Only ‘YES’ means ‘YES’! A shrug of the shoulders means ‘no’. Statements such as ‘I don’t know’, a ‘maybe’ or other, similar ones, mean ‘no’. No reaction means ‘no’. If you are not sure whether the other person wants something (phisical touch, talk, etc.) – ask. You can only be sure if you have received the person’s explicit consent. Please note: If you or the other person are drunk or under the influence of drugs, it is often no longer possible to reach a consensus.

Retreat and protection spaces

There will be an all-gender retreat space/room avaliabe to use inside the house where you can relax, recharge your social battery, etc. This room will be clearly labelled and we will also mention it again when you arrive. We ask that you do not consume alcohol or other substances in this space.

**FLINTA*-Spaces**

There are also rooms and a tent space available at the camp for FLINTA* people only. These will be announced to you and will be clearly labelled. They should serve as a place of retreat or relaxation, but may also be a place of support, networking, as well as a way of findin security amongst other FLINTA* people. We ask that you do not consume alcohol or other substances in these rooms.

Restorative justice and error-friendly space

Despite our zero tolerance policy, we try to integrate approaches of transformative/restorative justice into our work. This means that we do not focus on punishments and penalties, but on consequences that are desired by the person(s) concerned, and on constructive conflict resolution. The awareness team will thus act in the interests of the affected person(s).

Reporting sexist assaults after the camp

You can also report cases of sexism and sexualised violence after the event. If you have been confronted with any forms of discrimination, please contact the camp organisation afterwards at antifacamp-koroska@riseup.net

Awareness

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