MARUF Code of Conduct

1. All activities within MARUF are grounded in the principles of human rights. Any discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, language, religion, or any other basis is not tolerated.

2. MARUF aims to contribute to the “cities developing solutions” by fostering lasting connections, creating long-term social impact, and inspiring participants.

3. MARUF provides a fair and collective platform that values the voices of all participants and stakeholders equally. It pays attention to the fair distribution of speaking time in sessions.

4. MARUF embraces diversity in speaker profiles, ensuring that different perspectives, experiences, and needs are heard. It seeks balance in age, gender, and sectoral representation among speakers. It supports the participation and expression of diverse groups, especially young people, and strives to ensure geographic inclusiveness by balancing local and global representation.

5. MARUF is open to contributions from all urban actors. It adopts and promotes participatory methods. Through interactive events, Q&A sessions, open-call activities, and various participatory tools, it creates a shared space for collaboration. It ensures free participation for all stakeholders in the interest of public benefit.

6. MARUF uses inclusive language and communication tools. It is committed to creating a safe communication environment where everyone can express themselves. It avoids discriminatory language and ensures a respectful tone is maintained in all sessions.

7. MARUF supports the participation of all individuals by aiming to be an accessible organization. It works to overcome physical, social, economic, cultural, and digital barriers. It considers the needs of individuals with disabilities and makes necessary arrangements in venues and transportation. It makes use of supportive tools such as sign language, subtitles, and navigation aids.

8. MARUF adopts a sustainable approach and conducts planning and implementation processes in ways that minimize harm to the ecosystem. It prioritizes efficient use of resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It considers the environmental impact of purchased goods and services, supports responsible producers and the local economy, and aims to limit waste generation. It prefers reusable, shareable, or recyclable products over single-use materials and encourages participants to adopt responsible consumption behavior.

9. To ensure the effective implementation of its principles and assess their impact, MARUF carries out review processes. Feedback is collected from participants, speakers, and stakeholders regarding their experiences. Reports on the forum’s planning, organization, scope, content, participation, and outcomes include evaluations based on various breakdowns and gender-sensitive data analysis.