charter for nightlife without discrimination
Charter for
nightlife
without discrimination
Copenhagen's nightlife is a social space that unfolds in the city's bars, cultural centers, venues, restaurants, clubs, music venues and festivals. When people meet here, it creates cohesion and togetherness for both locals and visitors.
As the evening and night progresses, nightlife also changes shape as people move from one place to another. Nightlife is therefore not one fixed entity, but it is created by a multitude of different actors in Copenhagen. What they all have in common is that they each play a role in shaping a safer and more inclusive nightlife for everyone. That is why a large number of nightlife operators have agreed on a Charter for a nightlife without discrimination.
The Charter is a series of initiatives that will create the framework for a nightlife that is inclusive, equal and safe for all. Signatories to the Charter take on the responsibility of taking the lead in combating any form of discrimination in nightlife – regardless of ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender expression, sexuality, physical appearance, age, social background, language or political opinion.
THREE areas of focus
The Charter focuses on three specific areas to combat discrimination in nightlife. The initiatives are the focus areas that signatories to the Charter commit to working on.
1
Communication
Together, we must ensure the best possible com unication and alignment of expectations regarding nightlife. We commit t being clear about the framework of the event, expectations for guest behavior, and the admission requirements for participation.
2
Handling
Together we must ensure that if a guest in the nightlife experiences discrimination, there should be appropriate processes in place to handle the situation, ensuring t t the guest is heard, seen, and taken seriously - and the experiences shoul be collected to avoid similar situations in the future.
3
Prevention
Together, we must ensure the best possible prevention of discrimina-tion. This involves education, appropriate skills, ensuring the presence of non-discriminatory values, and working on the culture surrounding safety and security in nightlife.