CODE OF CONDUCT
RAISINA DIALOGUE CHARTER OF PARTICIPATION

The Raisina Dialogue is an inclusive and diverse forum with participants from across a range of backgrounds. We place a high premium on ensuring that the conference is an open and safe venue for every attendee, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, religion, or disability.

We request that all those associated with the Raisina Dialogue, including participants, organisers, and hotel staff, to follow our Charter of Participation and understand the repercussions of any violations.

Team Raisina will also announce house rules and updates throughout the conference, which we request all the stakeholders to follow as well.

VIOLATIONS OF THE CHARTER OF PARTICIPATION

We expect all those involved to abide by our expected conduct guidelines and respect our anti-harassment policy during the conference. This includes conference-related social events and online social media engagement.

If asked by conference organisers to cease prohibited behaviour, you are expected to comply immediately. If inappropriate behaviour persists, the conference organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, including immediate expulsion from the conference and/or reporting to appropriate authorities.

RESOURCES

Reporting Inappropriate Conduct

If you are subjected to harassment or other unacceptable behaviour, please notify a conference organiser. Event organisers will be accessible and present throughout the conference. If you witness or have a grievance and prefer to remain anonymous, please fill out and submit a handwritten/typed complaint and submit it to a member of the organising team.

Law Enforcement

If an emergency arises, please first contact the Delhi Police immediately by dialling 100 (Emergency Toll-Free Number) and proceed to notify a conference organiser of the issue.

Doctor on Staff

We have a doctor on-call throughout the conference. In the event you need medical attention, please contact Mr. Ramit Grover, General Manager – Administration and HR ([email protected]; +91 9810037690).

EXPECTED CONDUCT

We expect all those involved to display the highest level of professionalism throughout the conference. This conduct includes, but is not limited to:

Attendance and Dress Code

We restrict access to the Raisina Dialogue to participants with valid confirmation cards. All participants must attend the conference in formal attire (formal / national).

Please wear the confernce badges at all times, so that the conference team can identify you.

Conference Participation

Please be respectful, understanding, and mindful of fellow participants. Conversations should be framed in an open and inclusive manner. Profanity or slurs are strictly prohibited. If you choose to attend a panel discussion, we request you to stay seated for the entire duration of the event, unless asked otherwise.

Drugs and Alcohol

We abide by and enforce all local, state, and central laws and regulations surrounding possession and/or use of illegal substances. In addition, please limit tobacco use to permitted areas and consume alcohol in moderation.

Safety

We hope that our participants accept a shared responsibility of conference safety and notify conference organisers of any danger or misconduct they may witness. The possession of weapons or violence in any form is not permitted. In an effort to ensure order throughout the conference, we do not permit organised demonstrations or disruptions of any kind.

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

We do not tolerate any form of harassment at the Raisina Dialogue. Our zero-tolerance policy prohibits all forms of harassment including, but not limited to:

  • Offensive or derogatory comments related to gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, religion, or disability;
  • Offensive or derogatory comments towards other participants, opinions, or personal expressions;
  • Sexual comments or unwanted physical contact;
  • The display of inappropriate images or memorabilia;
  • Violence, intimidation, threats; or stalking;
  • Inappropriate or unwanted social contact with other participants;
  • Excessive or unwanted photography or videography of conference participants and organisers.