13 Aug Code of Conduct for Vegan Rising Activists and Volunteers
Thank you very much for taking the time to support an action on behalf of Vegan Rising and the animals and planet we work to protect. Vegan Rising is only as strong as the volunteers and activists who make up our organisation. Without you, we would simply not exist.
Vegan Rising acknowledges that we live, work and take action on the lands of the original animals who inhabited and preserved them, and the lands of traditional custodians – clans of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge that colonisation has and continues to have devastating impacts on that land, water, animals and First Nations communities and culture. We are inspired by their resilience and support all efforts for Aboriginal sovereignty.
Vegan Rising is an inclusive organisation dedicated to the principles of non-violent direct action. It is a requirement for all people taking part in our actions to commit to these principles and to demonstrate respect and consideration to all other participants and any other people we may encounter during our actions.
It is also a requirement that you abide by all reasonable directions given by Vegan Rising representatives to not only ensure an effective action, but also to ensure the safety of all participants and the general public.
We pride ourselves on our ability and commitment to remain non-violent and composed even under sometimes challenging circumstances. We are not afraid to push boundaries when appropriate, but we will always be committed to doing so in a safe and non-violent manner.
Here are our guidelines all attendees to a Vegan Rising managed meeting, protest or action must abide by, in accordance with the values and requirements of Vegan Rising.
1. Behave in a non-violent manner at all times including no abusive language, no threats and no aggressive behaviour towards the general public, industry officials, security/police, or other volunteers.
2. Communicate and behave in a respectful and professional manner at all times.
3. Follow all reasonable instructions from official Vegan Rising representatives.
4. Never make official statements on behalf of Vegan Rising to the media without advance permission from protest organisers.
5. If approached by members of the public you must engage in a respectful manner. Do not respond to aggressive behaviour or outbursts. If you are asked a question you do not know the answer to, please refer them to an official Vegan Rising representative.
6. If you ever feel in any way threatened or in danger you must inform an official Vegan Rising representative immediately.
7. You must refer police, security guards and/or potential industry officials/staff to communicate directly with official Vegan Rising representatives.
8. You will not discriminate against members of the public, industry officials/staff, or other Vegan Rising activists based on gender identity, sexual preference, race, appearance, or ability.
9. Refer all media to a Vegan Rising representative.
10. If you fail to abide by these guidelines or a direction by a Vegan Rising appointed representative, you may be asked to not take any further part in the demonstration.
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