Code of Conduct

Ruhrtriennale, the Festival of the Arts, stands for diversity and inclusion in a liberal and democratic society. It looks forward to welcoming all local, national and international visitors. 

This Code of Conduct applies to everyone who takes part in, visits, helps organise or works for the Ruhrtriennale: audiences, artists, performers and staff. Ruhrtriennale calls on all participants of the festival to engage in a dialogue based on mutual respect, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or ideology, political beliefs, social background, disability, age, marital status, sexual identity or orientation. Ruhrtriennale consistently distances itself from antisemitic, racist and other discriminatory positions. On this basis, Ruhrtriennale is committed to a culture of open exchange, tolerance and inclusion, seeing it as its task to open up spaces for constructive dialogue.

Ruhrtriennale is committed to providing a harassment-free festival experience. Individual boundaries must be respected at all times in all festival spaces. In the event of physically or verbally abusive or discriminatory behaviour, both in person or on social media, we reserve the right to impose sanctions up to and including exclusion from our events or criminal charges (e.g. for violation of the AGG - General Act on Equal Treatment). We are committed to investigating every case of discrimination reported to us and taking consistent action. 

For us, awareness means being alert to discrimination, inappropriate behaviour, harassment and other distressing situations, and supporting those affected. It is an important part of our Code of Conduct, because respectful interaction also requires clear channels for raising concerns and access to support.