Equality, Diversity & Non-Discrimination Policy
Our Commitment
We Are Photo is an inclusive photography community committed to creating a welcoming, respectful and supportive environment for everyone.
We believe photography should be accessible to people regardless of their background, identity, experience or skill level.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and ensuring that discrimination, harassment, bullying or unfair treatment has no place within our community.
Equal Opportunities
We Are Photo aims to provide equal opportunities across our community, including our:
Photography meet-ups and events
Workshops and educational activities
Courses and resources
Competitions and exhibitions
Collaborations and other community opportunities
Participation and opportunities will not be unfairly restricted because of a person's protected characteristics or personal background.
Non-Discrimination
We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment or victimisation on the basis of characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2010, including:
Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage or civil partnership
Pregnancy or maternity
Race, including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin
Religion or belief
Sex
Sexual orientation
We also aim to create an environment where people are treated fairly and respectfully regardless of their photography experience, skill level, socioeconomic background or other personal circumstances.
Accessibility & Inclusion
We recognise that individuals may have different needs when participating in our events and activities.
Where reasonably possible, we will consider reasonable adjustments and accessibility requirements to enable people with disabilities to participate in We Are Photo activities.
Anyone who has an accessibility requirement is encouraged to contact us so that we can discuss how we may be able to support them.
Our Community
We expect anyone participating in We Are Photo events, workshops, courses, online spaces and other community activities to treat others with dignity and respect.
Behaviour involving discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation or deliberately excluding others is not acceptable.
Where concerns arise, We Are Photo reserves the right to take reasonable action to protect members and maintain a safe and inclusive community.
Raising a Concern
Anyone who experiences or witnesses discrimination, harassment or unfair treatment in connection with We Are Photo is encouraged to contact us.
Concerns will be taken seriously and handled as sensitively and appropriately as possible.
Contact: contact@wearephotogroup.com
Responsibility
We Are Photo is responsible for reviewing this policy and ensuring that the principles within it are reflected in the way our community, events and activities are operated.
This policy will be reviewed periodically and updated where necessary.
We Are Photo
www.wearephotogroup.com