[IPC-GNSO] Fwd: [Soac-infoalert] Community Anti-Harassment Policy - ICANN - Blog from the ICANN Ombudsman- Herb Waye

[Greg Shatan]

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From: David Olive <david.olive at icann.org>
Date: Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 1:34 PM
Subject: [Soac-infoalert] Community Anti-Harassment Policy - ICANN - Blog
from the ICANN Ombudsman- Herb Waye
To: soac-infoalert at icann.org <soac-infoalert at icann.org>
Cc: Herb Waye <herb.waye at icann.org>


https://www.icann.org/news/blog/community-anti-harassment-policy



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*Community Anti-Harassment Policy*



The ICANN Board unanimous passed a resolution at ICANN58, effectively
putting into place the new ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy that not
only supports ICANN’s Expected Standards of Behavior, but now gives
community members recourse if they identify or are victims of inappropriate
behavior or harassment.



Frequently, offenders are unaware that their behavior is offensive or
inappropriate, possibly due to differences in cultural or social norms. It
is important to consider that the behavior may not be intentional or
malicious. For that reason, the Anti-Harassment Policy complaint procedure
begins with the option of confronting the offender to resolve the issue
informally. If the behavior is unintentional or unwelcome, merely
identifying the behavior as offensive or inappropriate often results in a
change in behavior, and very likely, an apology.



The role of the Ombuds in dealing with inappropriate behavior or harassment
is first and foremost to address the issue as informally as the
circumstances allow. There is clearly a continuum of severity that must be
considered. The Ombuds will not treat an inappropriate comment the same way
as an allegation of sexual harassment or assault. One complaint may call
for an informal intervention, where the next may call for the involvement
of law enforcement. The Ombuds will also take into consideration whether
the reason for the complaint is a one-time event or a recurring behavior.



The policy further authorizes the Ombuds to impose sanctions on an offender
if deemed necessary. Though considered to be an action of last resort, the
sanctions do serve to remind community participants that they will be held
accountable for their actions and there may be consequences imposed. With
an extensive background in harassment training and policy implementation, I
understand not only the impact harassment has on an organization, but more
importantly, the often-devastating impact it has on the victim. There is no
place for harassment, bullying or any other type of inappropriate behavior
in today’s world.



It is important to note that ICANN staff (employees and contractors) are
covered by internal policies against harassment, and the Ombuds does not
have jurisdiction.



In closing, I would like to once again remind everyone to act
professionally, embrace diversity and human rights, and above all, treat
others with respect. Together we can make ICANN a safe and harassment-free
environment for all.



David A. Olive
Senior Vice President

Policy Development Support
Managing Director, ICANN Regional Headquarters –Istanbul
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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