Famtàstic Gender Equality Policy
Introduction
Famtàstic, committed to creating an inclusive and diverse cultural offering, establishes this gender equality policy to ensure that its activities, programming, labor relations, and collaborations reflect a firm commitment to equity and balanced representation.
Core Principles
Diversity and Fair Representation:
The festival will ensure gender equitable representation in all areas of participation, including artists, chefs, musicians, DJs, audiovisual producers, and organizational teams.
Promotion of Female and Non-Binary Talent:
Priority will be given to the inclusion of women and non-binary individuals, especially in sectors and artistic disciplines where their historical representation has been limited.
Mainstreaming Gender Equality:
Gender equality will be integrated into all aspects of planning, development, execution, and evaluation of festival activities.
Safe and Respectful Environment:
A welcoming environment will be fostered where all individuals, regardless of gender, feel safe, respected, and valued.
Actions and Commitments
Programming and Talent Selection:
• Conduct open and inclusive calls that encourage participation from people of all genders.
• Ensure equitable distribution in the selection of participants and artistic collaborators.
• Collaborate with festivals and organizations that share the commitment to gender equality.
Training and Awareness:
• Provide gender equality training for the organizing team and collaborators.
• Promote the use of inclusive language in all festival communication and promotional materials.
Equal Access:
• Design spaces and activities that are accessible and welcoming to all individuals, with particular attention to the needs of non-binary individuals and women.
• Ensure that the schedules, themes, and formats of activities encourage participation from diverse audiences.
Measures Against Discrimination and Harassment:
• Implement a protocol for addressing discrimination and harassment, ensuring that any inappropriate behavior is addressed promptly and seriously.
• Widely disseminate the protocol among attendees, participants, and festival staff.
Ongoing Evaluation:
• Establish mechanisms to measure and evaluate the impact of gender equality-related actions, collecting gender-disaggregated data to identify areas for improvement.
• Receive feedback from participants and the public to continuously improve the implementation of this policy.
Conclusion
In conclusion, gender equality is not just a goal but a fundamental pillar in the mission of Famtàstic. With this policy, the festival seeks to be a benchmark of inclusion and equity in the cultural sector, contributing to a more just society enriched by diversity.