The German Protestant Kirchentag has adopted a safeguarding mandate in order to provide a welcoming, safe space for all participants. The basic approach is characterised by acceptance, mutual recognition and appreciation. Any form of violating boundaries, discrimination and violence has no place at the Kirchentag. When taking part in any events and activities of the German Protestant Kirchentag, I commit myself to act according to these principles. 

Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct for the German Protestant Kirchentag reads as follows: You have the right to ...

...be treated fairly. No one has the right to threaten you or make you afraid. No matter whether with looks, words, pictures or deeds! No one may blackmail you, exclude you, treat you pejoratively or beat you!

...decide for yourself when, where and by whom you want to be photographed or filmed.

...decide for yourself how close someone comes to you, when, how and where. No one may touch, massage, caress, kiss or urge you to do so with someone else against your will.

...say NO and fight back when someone hurts your feelings or someone else's! You can say NO with looks, words or through your body posture!

...not participate if something scares you, you find something disgusting or it makes you feel uncomfortable. This can also be tests of courage or humiliating or scary traditions within a group.

...get support from others. If you are uncomfortable or feeling bad, getting help is not telling tales or a betrayal!

You can read the whole policy document here.

If you need further information and/or explanations in another form, you are welcome to contact us via schutz@kirchentag.de.