Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct

The following is a Code of Conduct for reviewers and participants of GALANA-9, which is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all linguists. It describes expected behavior and outlines ways in which the organizers will address problems that arise.
Unprofessional behavior
- Verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination (related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, language, etc.).
- Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
- Harassing photography or recording
- Sustained disruption of talks or other events
- Inappropriate physical contact
- Unwelcome sexual attention
- Advocating for, encouraging, or condoning any of the above behavior
Inclusive Behavior
- acknowledge the opinions, skills, and contributions of others;
- give honest feedback to others in a compassionate and respectful manner;
- refrain from disruptive or monopolizing behavior, especially during talks and question periods;
- advocate for others when they are unable to advocate for themselves, or in instances of prejudice or discrimination; and
- provide encouragement, help, support, or mentorship to colleagues when needed.
Reporting
Harassment and other violations of the Civility Policy reduce the value of our event for everyone. If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, or if you witness unacceptable behavior, please report it to the conference organizers as soon as possible.
You can report a violation in an email to the organizers (at galana2020@hi.is)
You can report a violation in an email to the organizers (at galana2020@hi.is)
Enforcement
- no response (if the behavior is found to not constitute a violation);
- a warning to the participant that their behavior constitutes a minor violation, but that continued behavior would constitute a major violation; and
- expulsion from the conference and a report of the incident to the following year’s organizers (if the behavior is found to constitute a major violation)