Ethical guidelines

The Swedish People’s Party of Finland’s Ethical guidelines
Approved by the Party Board on December 19, 2024

The ethical guidelines must be followed by all members, candidates in elections, elected representatives, and staff of the Swedish People’s Party of Finland. Everyone within the Swedish People’s Party of Finland is expected to promote equality, equity, and inclusion, and to work toward creating a safe environment where all can participate on equal terms and feel included in the party’s activities.

As a member, candidate, elected representative, or staff, you represent the Swedish People’s Party of Finland. Your actions, behavior, and statements can and will be viewed from that perspective. Representing the Swedish People’s Party of Finland therefore entails personal responsibility for each one of us.

A safe and inclusive atmosphere must prevail within the Swedish People’s Party of Finland. This is based on zero tolerance for discrimination, racism, bullying, and harassment. Our work must be characterized by mutual respect. Openness, honesty, and accessibility form the basis of all our communication.

Party representatives:

  • comply with the statutes of the Swedish People’s Party of Finland and respect the goals set out in the party platform and sectoral programs
  • are responsible for upholding and developing the values of the Swedish People’s Party of Finland
  • manage the trust of the voters and fulfill the promises made by the party
  • engage in respectful debate
  • do not use insults, personal attacks, or mocking comments
  • do not act for personal gain
  • respect confidentiality regarding internal matters
  • always provide current contact details and act under their real name, not anonymously or using a pseudonym
  • are responsible for the content of their websites, blogs, and social media, and consider how their actions in different media channels affect themselves or the party.

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Ethical guidelines for Events of the Swedish People’s Party of Finland

Events organized by the Swedish People’s Party of Finland must be safe and equitable for all participants. Through safe and equitable events, we can ensure that everyone feels welcome.

The Swedish People’s Party of Finland follows the principles of safe space. Participants in the party’s events accept these principles when registering for the event. These guidelines help guide participants in ethical, moral, and practical decisions at events held by the Swedish People’s Party of Finland.

A safe and inclusive atmosphere must prevail at events held by the Swedish People’s Party of Finland. This is based on zero tolerance for discrimination, racism, bullying, and harassment. Political work must be characterized by mutual respect. Openness, honesty, and accessibility are the basis of all our communication. These ethical guidelines are followed at all events organized by the Swedish People’s Party of Finland but should also be respected throughout all activities.

Participants at events of the Swedish People’s Party of Finland:

  • debate respectfully even when opinions differ
  • treat everyone equally
  • do not use insults, personal attacks, or mocking comments
  • do not act for personal gain or private benefit
  • do not speak in a way that is likely to mislead or cause harm
  • respect confidentiality in internal matters
  • always provide current contact details and act under their real name, not anonymously or using a pseudonym
  • are responsible for the content on their websites, blogs, and social media and consider how their behavior in different media channels affects themselves or the party
  • do not disturb others verbally, by touch, or by staring
  • respect each other’s personal space, both physical and social
  • intervene together if someone behaves or speaks in a disruptive way

There is zero tolerance for all forms of harassment and discrimination at all events of the Swedish People’s Party of Finland, which participants must respect. Participants are also obligated to intervene if they witness harassment or discrimination. For larger events, specific harassment contact persons are appointed. In other cases, the party’s harassment contacts Christoffer Hällfors and Annica Tallqvist can be contacted.

Anyone who violates the party’s ethical rules may be given a warning, banned from events, or excluded from party activities by the party board. In severe cases, a person may be expelled from the party and lose all associated positions at the recommendation of the party board.

The party’s ethical guidelines is intended as guidance on the party’s ethical stance. In uncertain cases, participants are encouraged to contact the party organization.

These guidelines do not override applicable laws under any circumstances but serve as support and complement where legislation does not clearly define codes of conduct.

The Swedish People’s Party of Finland may, when necessary, exchange information with its member organizations regarding cases of harassment, inappropriate behavior, or discrimination. Sanctions imposed by another member organization may also be applied within the Swedish People’s Party of Finland.

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