Everyone has the right to their personal space. Be aware of the diverse needs for personal space and respect everyone’s physical and psychological integrity – demand it also for yourself when necessary.
Treat everyone with respect, be aware and value our community’s diversity. Neither the Finnish Cyclists’ Federation nor its member organisations tolerate discrimination of a person or a group on the grounds of disability, health, gender, sexual orientation or ethnicity.
Recognize your own privilege. By privilege, we mean advantages granted to certain social groups that protect against discrimination in most situations. Question your actions and pay attention to the language you use and how you use the shared space. Use positive language.
Give space to others and make sure that everyone is heard and included. Recognize that not everyone wants to be equally vocal or at the center of attention, and that there are many ways to participate in an activity. Everyone has the right to express their feelings without harming others.
All events organized by the Finnish Cyclists’ Federation and its member organisations are harassment-free. Harassment includes, for example, verbal harassment, inappropriate touching or staring. If someone asks you to stop disruptive behavior, you have to stop it. If you notice inappropriate behavior, intervene calmly and professionally.
Be open to feedback about your own actions and, if necessary, provide feedback to others. If you are notified of something, do not minimize your behavior, even if unintentional, but learn from it. Remember to also give positive feedback.