MEGAPHONE 2023 is an open event for activists from Central Eastern Europe and Central Asia whose aim is to understand and better respond to the process of shrinking civic spaces.

The rules enlisted below apply for any and all conference venues, including sessions, workshops, after parties etc. and social media.

We would like to all participants, sessions leaders, donors, volunteers and us – organizers to follow the below mentioned rules:

  • Act fairly, honestly, and in good faith with other participants;
  • Listen actively (especially if you have the loudest voice);
  • Engage in conversations which challenge your world views;
  • Act with integrity and respect even when you disagree;
  • Facilitate transparency and openness as much as possible;
  • Assist in creating a welcoming and respectful environment, by following instructions from our staff and volunteers;

Respect the privacy rights of participants that attend MEGAPHONE 2019, irrespective of nationality, gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs (or lack thereof), disability, age, or sexual orientation, physical appearance, body size or technology choices everyone has the right to be free from harassment.


Anti-Harassment Policy

Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated [harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention];

Any harassing or disrespectful behavior, comments, messages, images or interactions by any participant will not be tolerated;

You should report any unusual or inappropriate activity directly to one of our staff or to the contact below;

MEGAPHONE 2023 organizers reserve the right to revoke the attendance privileges of any offending individual or party and determine on what basis this decision is made.


Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policy Response Process.

When there has been an incident or breach of this code, the MEGAPHONE 2023 team will confidentially review and respond to any participant who has experienced harassment, inappropriate behavior or a violation
of the code of conduct. The final decision on any disciplinary action
will be made by a TechSoup Boardand communicated to those involved.

Please contact us at megaphone@techsoup.org or contact
Slava Melnyk (vmelnyk@techsoup.org) or +48 797148488.

Thanks to ePaństwo Personal Democracy Forum CEE for letting us
use their Code of Conduct as an inspiration.

MEGAPHONE 2023

is an open event for activists
from Central Eastern Europe and
Central Asia whose aim is to understand and
better respond to the process of shrinking civic spaces.

The rules enlisted below apply for any and all
conference venues, including sessions, workshops, after parties etc. and social media.

We would like to all participants, sessions leaders, donors, volunteers
and us – organizers to follow the below mentioned rules:

Act fairly, honestly, and in good faith with other participants;

Listen actively (especially if you have the loudest voice);

Engage in conversations which challenge your world views;

Act with integrity and respect even when you disagree;

Facilitate transparency and openness as much as possible;

Assist in creating a welcoming and respectful environment, by following instructions from our staff and volunteers;

Respect the privacy rights of participants that attend MEGAPHONE 2019, irrespective of nationality, gender, racial or ethnic origin,
religion or beliefs (or lack thereof), disability, age, or sexual orientation, physical appearance, body size or technology
choices everyone has the right to be free from harassment.

Anti-Harassment Policy

Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated [harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity
and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, sexual images
in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events,
inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention];

Any harassing or disrespectful behavior, comments, messages, images or interactions by any participant will not be tolerated;

You should report any unusual or inappropriate activity directly to one of our staff or to the contact below;

MEGAPHONE 2023 organizers reserve the right to revoke the attendance privileges of any offending individual or party and determine on what basis this decision is made.

Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policy Response Process.

When there has been an incident or breach of this code, the MEGAPHONE 2023 team will confidentially review and respond
to any participant who has experienced harassment, inappropriate behavior, or a violation of the code of conduct.
The final decision on any disciplinary action will be made by a TechSoup Board and communicated to those involved.

Please contact us at megaphone@techsoup.org
or contact Slava Melnyk (vmelnyk@techsoup.org) or +48 797148488.

Thanks to ePaństwo Personal Democracy Forum CEE for letting us use their
Code of Conduct as an inspiration.