As we gather for the conference on "Sun, Space Weather and Solar-Stellar Connections" commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, let us remember to make this event productive and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their backgrounds or affiliations. Let us all conduct ourselves in a professional and inclusive manner and be respectful of each other.
As participants, let us all pledge to make participation in this conference a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.
Examples of unacceptable behaviour include:
The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or advances of any kind,
Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks,
Public or private harassment,
Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email address, without their explicit permission,
Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting.
If any issues arise in terms of unacceptable or bullying behaviour, please talk to any LOC member.
This conference falls under the purview of the Internal Complaints Committee of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and the Local Complaints Committee of the district in the event of any complaints of sexual harassment.
