The standards that guide our community.

Realise Reality Initiative (RRI) is committed to building an inclusive global community where people can think freely, question honestly, learn continuously, live consciously and contribute meaningfully to humanity.

This Code of Conduct establishes the standards of behaviour expected from all RRI members, volunteers, coordinators, executives, representatives, facilitators, partners and participants.

This Code applies to anyone participating in RRI activities, including:

It applies both online and offline, including RRI websites, WhatsApp groups, social-media platforms, meetings, events, training sessions and community projects.

Every person should be treated with dignity and respect regardless of:

RRI does not require people to share the same worldview.

We can disagree with ideas without degrading the people who hold them.

RRI encourages:

Members should be able to express genuine opinions without fear of personal retaliation.

However, freedom of expression does not include harassment, threats, intimidation, targeted abuse or unlawful conduct.

RRI encourages members to approach discussions with a genuine desire to understand rather than simply to win arguments.

Members should:

RRI does not tolerate:

Disagreement, criticism and debate are permitted.

Abuse is not debate.

RRI is intentionally a space where people can challenge ideas.

Members may criticise:

Criticism should focus on ideas, evidence and behaviour, rather than degrading individuals or entire groups of people.

No RRI member should pressure another person to:

Participation in RRI should be voluntary.

Members representing RRI are expected to act honestly.

They must not:

RRI representatives must be especially careful when communicating publicly because their actions may affect the reputation of the entire organisation.

Only authorised persons may officially speak on behalf of RRI or make formal commitments on its behalf.

Members must not:

Anyone handling RRI funds or resources must do so transparently and responsibly.

Members must not:

Any suspected financial misconduct should be reported through the appropriate organisational channel.

Members may have access to personal or organisational information that is not intended for public distribution.

Such information should not be:

Members should respect the privacy of other Realiseans and comply with RRI's Privacy Policy.

RRI is committed to maintaining an environment where people, particularly children and vulnerable persons participating in appropriate programmes, are treated with dignity and protected from abuse and exploitation.

Any allegation or reasonable concern involving:

The above should be reported promptly through RRI's designated safeguarding channels.

RRI representatives should disclose situations where personal, financial, professional or family interests could improperly influence an organisational decision.

A conflict of interest does not automatically mean wrongdoing.

The important principle is:

RRI members who use social media are encouraged to promote constructive dialogue and responsible communication.

When discussing RRI publicly, members should:

Official RRI social-media accounts should be managed only by authorised personnel.

Members should respect the intellectual property of RRI and others.

Do not:

Where appropriate, acknowledge original creators and sources.

RRI leadership is a responsibility, not a privilege for personal power.

Leaders are expected to:

No position within RRI places an individual above accountability.

Members creating content for RRI using artificial intelligence or other digital tools should use them responsibly.

They should not knowingly use AI to:

Important factual claims should be appropriately verified before being presented as fact.

Anyone who believes that this Code of Conduct has been violated should report the concern through the appropriate RRI reporting channel.

Reports should be made honestly and in good faith.

RRI will seek to handle legitimate reports fairly, responsibly and with appropriate confidentiality.

False allegations deliberately made to harm another person may themselves constitute misconduct.

Depending on the seriousness of the conduct, RRI may take appropriate action, including:

The response should be proportionate to the circumstances.

RRI does not support retaliation against individuals who make a legitimate good-faith report of misconduct or participate honestly in an investigation.

Retaliation may itself constitute a violation of this Code.

Every person associated with RRI is responsible for understanding and respecting this Code.

Leadership positions do not exempt anyone from these standards.

In fact:

This Code of Conduct may be reviewed and updated as RRI grows, develops new programmes and expands into different countries and communities.

Updates will be communicated through appropriate organisational channels.