Inema Arts Center and Kampcon Fandom Foundation ltd, the sponsoring nonprofits for the ConKigali
Worldcon bid.
ConKigali stands for a set of core values that inform all our missions and procedures.
Our core values are:-
- Inclusiveness
- Respectfulness
- Responsiveness
- Creativity
- Nimbleness
- Realism
- Critical analysis
- Confidentiality
- Humor
- Accountability
PRINCIPLES OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT
- Worldcon exists for the enjoyment and enrichment of the fannish community around
the world.
- Worldcon is a global multi-cultural event where everyone should feel welcome, safe,
comfortable and free to participate.
- ConKigali aims to build and interact with a global community of SF&F creatives, fans,
volunteers and staff who should feel comfortable working together.
In striking a balance between the global SF & F community, constitution of the World Science Fiction
Society, the principles of the Worldcon convention, the cultures and constitution of the host community,
ConKigali has established this code of conduct to ensure that the behavior of any one person, or group,
matches the expectations of all stakeholders. All our engagements and communications thrive at the
attainment of the objective of this in consideration of the multi-cultural event Worldcon is with people
coming from all over the world.
Application
Our Code of Conduct is binding for all members, staff, volunteers, host community, atendees, guests of
both at our in-person and virtual events with extension to our digital spaces. It is important that you read and understand this Code. Everyone involved with ConKigali is indebted to live up to the
expectations and commitments set here forth in.
The Rules,
Everyone should feel welcome and comfortable at our bid events and all related events. We ask all our
atendees, volunteers, and staff to work together to achieve this goal.
Discrimination
Discrimination against individuals based on, but not limited to, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, neurodiversity, physical appearance, body size, or
physical/mental disability) will not be tolerated.
Harassment
ConKigali does not tolerate harassment in any form. Different people have different boundaries, and we
all need to be respectful of that. If someone asks you to leave them alone, you are expected to cease
your interaction with them immediately. Because people may feel uncomfortable saying no or asking to
be alone, the absence of no is not sufficient to assume consent. Only yes means yes.
Behavior, in person or online, that will be considered harassment includes, but is not limited to:
o Verbal or physical assault
o Intimidation, pestering, or following;
o Unwelcome physical contact;
o Unwelcome sexual attention;
o Comments intended to belittle, offend, or cause discomfort;
o Deliberate misgendering/dead naming of people or continued; mis
gendering/deadnaming
o Photographing or videoing members without their consent;
o Treating cosplay/costumes as consent for contact or interaction;
o Body shaming;
o Non-consensual behavior towards another member, volunteer, or attendee;
o Sustained disruption of talks or other events;
o Sexually graphic or otherwise inappropriate images in public spaces;
o Wearing costumes t-shirts, badges or other items that are offensive, or the wearer has
been asked to remove in the past; refusing to remove or cover items that are pointed
out to the wearer as offensive by the committee or a representative of the commitee;o Microaggressions.
o Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior;
Reporting Process
If you feel you are being bullied, harassed, or discriminated against, or if you see someone else behaving
inappropriately, please let us know. If you feel comfortable doing so, point out the inappropriate behavior to the person(s) involved. ConKigali code of conduct committee is available to work with all parties to address the problem. Report a violation of this code of conduct, contact our
kampconproject@gmail.com. Our goal is to listen to your experience and help reestablish your well
being. We will keep private the idenedes of persons involved as much as possible, restricting identifying information to those parties with a need to know that information in order to perform their duties.
Remedies
Atier a thorough investigation, the board can pass the following remedies which will be on a case-by
case basis;
- Formal warning.
- Revocation of membership
- Banning from future Kampcon events
- Blocking on social media spaces
Grave violations call for prosecution before courts of law
What if something is not covered in our Code
Our Code of Conduct cannot cover in detail the wide variety of situations we may encounter.
The Code is a living document and we expect it to change over time to reflect changes in and beyond the biding process as well as the convention hosting. We welcome feedback and suggestions for improvement; please feel free to contact us at info@kampcon.org
ConKigali members will option be active (e.g. running fan tables, parties, outreach events) at other conventions with their own Codes of Conduct. We will comply with those Codes and associated processes (e.g. for Incident Reporting). We will maintain our own processes for events and activities which are not covered by host event Codes in this way.
We are bound by the constitutions and cultures of the host communities.
Privacy Policy
We are committed to maintaining your confidence and trust with respect to your privacy.
The types of personal information that we collect directly from you may include:
- o Contact details, such as your name, email address, phone number and social media
handle;
o Information you communicate to us, such as questions or information you send to our designated emails;
o Data that you provide to us as part of interacting with our service, such as your favorites
and search queries.
We collect your information to allow the ConKigali to provide you better services. We may use your
personal information to:
o Respond to your requests, inquiries, comments or concerns;
o Notify you about changes, updates and other announcements related to the convention;
o Comply with our legal obligations, and resolve disputes.
Securing Data
Data collected by us will be stored securely and managed through appropriate protections. Your personal
information will be kept strictly confidential.
Member financial payment information, e.g. PayPal or credit card numbers, does not come to us through
online payment systems, such information is handled exclusively by the online payment service
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that we are bidding to host a Worldcon in Kigali Rwanda, East of Africa a land with diverse tribes each with unique culture. Worldcon has not been to Africa before, a variety of things will be new both to the fandom community from the rest of the world and the host community. ConKigali team is committed to aggressively work to see to it that everyone involved with our activities feels,
welcome, comfortable and safe.